Average salary
$64,000 - $115,000
Median salary
$88,000 - $115,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$51K
25th percentile$64K
Median$88K
75th percentile$115K
90th percentile$132K
50% of professionals earn between $64,000 - $115,000 AUD
The median salary is $88,000
Top cities
Brisbane584 job openings
Sydney521 job openings
Melbourne463 job openings
Perth302 job openings
Adelaide161 job openings
Canberra70 job openings
Gold Coast City36 job openings
Newcastle31 job openings
Townsville City28 job openings
Bowen21 job openings
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The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Australia is AUD 64,000 - AUD 115,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 101,500 per year, based on 4,072 active job listings.
The cities with the most Mechanical Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide. Brisbane leads with 584 job openings.
Explore 4,072 Mechanical Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.