50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $130,000 AUD
The median salary is $95,000
The average salary for a Design Engineer in Australia is AUD 70,000 - AUD 130,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 112,500 per year, based on 4,425 active job listings.
The cities with the most Design Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Perth. Sydney leads with 608 job openings.
Leading employers for Design Engineer roles in Australia include RCR Mining Technologies, W3 Associates, Innova Water Pty Ltd, Monash University, Akkodis.
Explore 4,425 Design Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.