How much does a Nuclear Engineer earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Nuclear Engineer in Australia ranges from AUD 80,000 to AUD 145,000 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 73 job listings

How much does a Nuclear Engineer earn in Australia?

The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in Australia is AUD 105,000 - AUD 120,750 per year.

Salary Guide

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 73 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

Adelaide34 job openings

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Nuclear Engineer

73 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 73 active job listings.

The cities with the most Nuclear Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Adelaide, Sydney, Garden Island, Perth, Cockburn. Adelaide leads with 34 job openings.

Explore 73 Nuclear Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.