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Salary Guide

Design Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 4,405 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$90,000 - $110,000
Median salary
$90,000 - $110,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$11K
25th percentile$13K
Median$90K
75th percentile$110K
90th percentile$127K

50% of professionals earn between $13,167 - $110,000 AUD

The median salary is $90,000

Top cities

Sydney1,008 job openings
Melbourne650 job openings
Brisbane532 job openings
Adelaide156 job openings
Perth110 job openings
Canberra104 job openings
Redmond88 job openings
Gold Coast City86 job openings
Newcastle75 job openings
Bendigo41 job openings
Townsville City37 job openings
North Sydney36 job openings
Town Of Cambridge32 job openings

Design Engineer

4,405 job openings

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The average salary for a Design Engineer in Australia is AUD 90,000 - AUD 110,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 100,000 per year, based on 4,405 active job listings.

The cities with the most Design Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth. Sydney leads with 1,008 job openings.

Explore 4,405 Design Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.