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Salary Guide

Mining Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 1,432 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$85,000 - $180,000
Median salary
$125,000 - $180,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$68K
25th percentile$85K
Median$125K
75th percentile$180K
90th percentile$207K

50% of professionals earn between $85,000 - $180,000 AUD

The median salary is $125,000

Top cities

Brisbane281 job openings
Perth271 job openings
Melbourne38 job openings
Sydney20 job openings

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Mining Engineer

1,432 job openings

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The average salary for a Mining Engineer in Australia is AUD 85,000 - AUD 180,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 152,500 per year, based on 1,432 active job listings.

The cities with the most Mining Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide. Brisbane leads with 281 job openings.

Explore 1,432 Mining Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.