How much does a Materials Engineer earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Materials Engineer in Australia ranges from AUD 90,900 to AUD 130,800 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 126 job listings

How much does a Materials Engineer earn in Australia?

The average salary for a Materials Engineer in Australia is AUD 100,900 - AUD 120,850 per year.

Salary Guide

Materials Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 126 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$90,900 - $130,800

Median salary

$100,900 - $120,850

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$78K

25th percentile$91K

Median$108K

75th percentile$131K

90th percentile$153K

50% of professionals earn between $90,900 - $130,800 AUD

The median salary is $107,600

Top cities

Perth22 job openings

Brisbane21 job openings

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Materials Engineer

126 job openings

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The average salary for a Materials Engineer in Australia is AUD 90,900 - AUD 130,800 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 110,875 per year, based on 126 active job listings.

The cities with the most Materials Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Port Phillip, Sydney. Perth leads with 22 job openings.

Explore 126 Materials Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.