What is the median salary for Data Engineer in Melbourne?

The median salary for Data Engineer in Melbourne is AUD 100,000 - AUD 160,000 per year.

How does the Data Engineer salary in Melbourne compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Data Engineer in Australia is AUD 85,000 - AUD 155,000, while in Melbourne it is AUD 120,000 - AUD 156,667.

Which companies hire the most Data Engineer professionals in Melbourne?

Top companies hiring Data Engineer in Melbourne include Amazon.

Data Engineer Salary in Australia

Data Engineer Salary in Melbourne

Based on 634 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$120,000 - $156,667

Median salary

$100,000 - $160,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$100K

25th percentile$100K

Median$100K

75th percentile$145K

90th percentile$160K

50% of professionals earn between $100,000 - $145,000 AUD

The median salary is $100,000

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

120,000 - 156,667

Median salary

100,000 - 160,000

634 job openings

Australia

Average salary

85,000 - 155,000

Median salary

115,000 - 155,000

5,359 job openings

Other cities

Sydney1,431 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney535 job openings

Brisbane405 job openings

Canberra118 job openings

Perth113 job openings

Sydney (city)112 job openings

Adelaide61 job openings

Gold Coast34 job openings

Melbourne (city)27 job openings

Newcastle24 job openings

North Sydney22 job openings

Parramatta20 job openings

Top companies hiring

Amazon1

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634 job openings in Melbourne

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The average salary for a Data Engineer in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 120,000 - AUD 156,667 per year in 2026, based on 634 job listings.

Leading employers for Data Engineer roles in Australia include Amazon.

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