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Salary Guide

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 183 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$80,000 - $145,000
Median salary
$105,000 - $120,750
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$68K
25th percentile$80K
Median$105K
75th percentile$145K
90th percentile$167K

50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $145,000 AUD

The median salary is $105,000

Top cities

Adelaide87 job openings

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Nuclear Engineer

183 job openings

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The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in Australia is AUD 80,000 - AUD 145,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 112,875 per year, based on 183 active job listings.

The cities with the most Nuclear Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Helensburgh, Perth. Adelaide leads with 87 job openings.

Explore 183 Nuclear Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.