What is the median salary for Design Engineer in Sydney?

The median salary for Design Engineer in Sydney is AUD 124,968 - AUD 144,799 per year.

How does the Design Engineer salary in Sydney compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Design Engineer in Australia is AUD 70,000 - AUD 130,000, while in Sydney it is AUD 124,968 - AUD 144,799.

Which companies hire the most Design Engineer professionals in Sydney?

Top companies hiring Design Engineer in Sydney include Sydney Trains.

Design Engineer Salary in Australia

Design Engineer Salary in Sydney

Based on 497 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$124,968 - $144,799

Median salary

$124,968 - $144,799

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Sydney

Average salary

124,968 - 144,799

Median salary

124,968 - 144,799

497 job openings

Australia

Average salary

70,000 - 130,000

Median salary

95,000 - 130,000

4,230 job openings

Other cities

Brisbane583 job openings

Melbourne477 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney201 job openings

Perth161 job openings

Adelaide115 job openings

Sydney (city)43 job openings

Bunbury40 job openings

Gold Coast38 job openings

Newcastle35 job openings

Albany27 job openings

Parramatta Council26 job openings

Gold Coast City23 job openings

Canberra22 job openings

Greater Dandenong21 job openings

Top companies hiring

Sydney Trains1

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The average salary for a Design Engineer in Sydney, Australia is AUD 124,968 - AUD 144,799 per year in 2026, based on 497 job listings.

Leading employers for Design Engineer roles in Australia include Sydney Trains.

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