What is the median salary for Design Engineer in Sydney?

The median salary for Design Engineer in Sydney is AUD 120,000 - AUD 146,000 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 148,000 - AUD 173,200.

Based on 351 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$148,000 - $173,200

Median salary

$120,000 - $146,000

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$120K

25th percentile$120K

Median$120K

75th percentile$160K

90th percentile$250K

50% of professionals earn between $120,000 - $160,000 AUD

The median salary is $120,000

Sydney

Average salary

148,000 - 173,200

Median salary

120,000 - 146,000

351 job openings

Australia

Average salary

70,000 - 130,000

Median salary

95,000 - 130,000

2,311 job openings

Melbourne327 job openings

Brisbane249 job openings

Adelaide107 job openings

Perth81 job openings

Canberra26 job openings

Design Engineer

351 job openings in Sydney

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Design Engineer in Sydney

The average salary for a Design Engineer in Sydney, Australia is AUD 148,000 - AUD 173,200 per year in 2026, based on 351 job listings.

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