What is the median salary for Design Engineer in Sydney?

The median salary for Design Engineer in Sydney is AUD 125,000 - AUD 167,500 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 155,000 - AUD 180,000.

Based on 389 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$155,000 - $180,000

Median salary

$125,000 - $167,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$120K

25th percentile$120K

Median$125K

75th percentile$190K

90th percentile$250K

50% of professionals earn between $120,000 - $190,000 AUD

The median salary is $125,000

Sydney

Average salary

155,000 - 180,000

Median salary

125,000 - 167,500

389 job openings

Australia

Average salary

70,000 - 130,000

Median salary

95,000 - 130,000

2,378 job openings

Melbourne340 job openings

Brisbane258 job openings

Adelaide100 job openings

Perth86 job openings

Canberra27 job openings

Bendigo22 job openings

Design Engineer

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Design Engineer in Sydney

The average salary for a Design Engineer in Sydney, Australia is AUD 155,000 - AUD 180,000 per year in 2026, based on 389 job listings.

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