What is the median salary for Mechanical Engineer in Melbourne?

The median salary for Mechanical Engineer in Melbourne is AUD 85,001 - AUD 100,000 per year.

How does the Mechanical Engineer salary in Melbourne compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Mechanical Engineer in Australia is AUD 64,000 - AUD 115,000, while in Melbourne it is AUD 95,000 - AUD 107,500.

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Australia

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Melbourne

Based on 361 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$95,000 - $107,500

Median salary

$85,001 - $100,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$80K

25th percentile$80K

Median$85K

75th percentile$110K

90th percentile$130K

50% of professionals earn between $80,001 - $110,000 AUD

The median salary is $85,001

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

95,000 - 107,500

Median salary

85,001 - 100,000

361 job openings

Australia

Average salary

64,000 - 115,000

Median salary

88,000 - 115,000

4,113 job openings

Other cities

Sydney574 job openings

Brisbane567 job openings

Perth305 job openings

Adelaide144 job openings

Canberra74 job openings

Gold Coast City36 job openings

Townsville City30 job openings

Newcastle24 job openings

Cohuna22 job openings

Bowen21 job openings

Stirling20 job openings

Cooma20 job openings

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The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 95,000 - AUD 107,500 per year in 2026, based on 361 job listings.

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