How much does a Nuclear Engineer earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Nuclear Engineer in Australia ranges from AUD 120,000 to AUD 120,000 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 93 job listings

Salary Guide

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 93 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$120,000 - $120,000

Median salary

$120,000 - $120,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$96K

25th percentile$120K

Median$120K

75th percentile$120K

90th percentile$138K

50% of professionals earn between $120,000 - $120,000 AUD

The median salary is $120,000

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Nuclear Engineer

93 job openings

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The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in Australia is AUD 120,000 - AUD 120,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 120,000 per year, based on 93 active job listings.

The cities with the most Nuclear Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne, Virginia, Sydney. Adelaide leads with 17 job openings.

Explore 93 Nuclear Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.