What is the average salary in Engineering in Australia?

The average salary in Engineering in Australia ranges from AUD 112,127 to AUD 133,065 per year, based on 125,094 job listings.

Which Engineering roles pay the most in Australia?

The highest paying Engineering role in Australia is Teacher, with an average salary of AUD 169,706 - AUD 217,876 per year.

Which companies hire the most in Engineering in Australia?

Top companies hiring in Engineering in Australia include Only Sponsorships, Orro Group, Alignerr, PCR Talent, ClearCompany.

Salary Guide

Salaries in Engineering in Australia 2026

Explore salary ranges across Engineering roles in Australia. Data based on 125,094 active job listings.

Top professions in Engineering

Structural Engineer

143 job openings

Salary range

159,022 - 166,964AUD/year

Systems Engineer

45 job openings

Salary range

159,687 - 186,677AUD/year

Civil Engineer

40 job openings

Salary range

148,246 - 165,211AUD/year

Project Engineer

32 job openings

Salary range

84,677 - 105,539AUD/year

Senior Engineer

27 job openings

Salary range

148,274 - 166,184AUD/year

Estimator

21 job openings

Salary range

45,496 - 52,520AUD/year

Network Engineer

18 job openings

Salary range

163,807 - 196,585AUD/year

School Principal

16 job openings

Salary range

134,713 - 149,388AUD/year

Electrical Engineer

14 job openings

Salary range

39,661 - 43,738AUD/year

Software Engineer

14 job openings

Salary range

140,610 - 165,670AUD/year

Surveyor

14 job openings

Salary range

70,476 - 112,500AUD/year

Systems Administrator

14 job openings

Salary range

110,736 - 127,988AUD/year

Mechanical Engineer

13 job openings

Salary range

80,010 - 112,732AUD/year

Electrician

10 job openings

Salary range

110,553 - 136,404AUD/year

Construction Manager

9 job openings

Salary range

150,000 - 170,000AUD/year

Design Engineer

9 job openings

Salary range

131,963 - 149,185AUD/year

Engineering Manager

9 job openings

Salary range

136,667 - 164,907AUD/year

Shift Supervisor

9 job openings

Salary range

102,584 - 118,334AUD/year

Draftsman

8 job openings

Salary range

90,000 - 130,000AUD/year

Teacher

8 job openings

Salary range

169,706 - 217,876AUD/year

Quality Manager

7 job openings

Salary range

180,000 - 210,000AUD/year

Physical Therapist

4 job openings

Salary range

113,634 - 125,896AUD/year

Sales Manager

4 job openings

Salary range

100,000 - 120,000AUD/year

Automation Engineer

3 job openings

Salary range

93,333 - 117,667AUD/year

Controller

3 job openings

Salary range

133,357 - 153,882AUD/year

Financial Analyst

3 job openings

Salary range

60,000 - 74,167AUD/year

Fitter

3 job openings

Salary range

66,778 - 68,861AUD/year

Planning Engineer

3 job openings

Salary range

15,555 - 16,945AUD/year

Top companies hiring

Only Sponsorships69 job openings

Orro Group69 job openings

Alignerr65 job openings

PCR Talent40 job openings

ClearCompany39 job openings

Business Review Group37 job openings

WSP33 job openings

North Queensland Engineering26 job openings

Scout Talent24 job openings

Top cities

Brisbane12,400 job openings

Melbourne11,460 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney9,227 job openings

Sydney7,285 job openings

Perth2,974 job openings

Adelaide2,502 job openings

Canberra1,567 job openings

Gold Coast City1,418 job openings

Bunbury1,202 job openings

Townsville City953 job openings

Newcastle City Council902 job openings

Cockburn849 job openings

Sydney (city)807 job openings

Newcastle772 job openings

Canning720 job openings

Mackay Regional689 job openings

Kalgoorlie-Boulder650 job openings

Swan564 job openings

Gold Coast549 job openings

Wanneroo524 job openings

Town Of Port Hedland500 job openings

Albany492 job openings

Stirling474 job openings

Darwin463 job openings

Kalgoorlie463 job openings

Townsville452 job openings

View all Engineering jobs

125,094 job openings

View Engineering companies

Back to salary guide

This page shows salary data for Engineering in Australia for 2026. The data is based on current job listings and salary estimates from employers across the country.

Salary ranges in Engineering may vary based on experience, location, company size, and specific role.