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 357 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

357 job openings

Australia

Average salary

64,000 - 115,000

Median salary

88,000 - 115,000

4,168 job openings

Other cities

Sydney604 job openings

Brisbane538 job openings

Perth311 job openings

Adelaide150 job openings

Canberra86 job openings

Gold Coast City38 job openings

Newcastle35 job openings

Townsville City32 job openings

Cohuna26 job openings

Bowen22 job openings

Stirling21 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 357 job listings.

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