50% of professionals earn between $10,750 - $12,500 AUD
The median salary is $11,250
The average salary for a Defence in Australia is AUD 11,250 - AUD 12,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 11,875 per year, based on 12,050 active job listings.
The cities with the most Defence job opportunities in Australia are Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane. Canberra leads with 1,474 job openings.
Leading employers for Defence roles in Australia include Mott MacDonald, Amida Group, Defence Australia, Design & Build Recruitment, Hays.
Explore 12,050 Defence job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.