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Petroleum Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 12 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$131,000 - $235,000
Median salary
$157,500 - $209,500
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$99K
25th percentile$131K
Median$184K
75th percentile$235K
90th percentile$305K

50% of professionals earn between $131,000 - $235,000 AUD

The median salary is $184,000

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Petroleum Engineer

12 job openings

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The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer in Australia is AUD 131,000 - AUD 235,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 183,500 per year, based on 12 active job listings.

The cities with the most Petroleum Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane. Brisbane leads with 8 job openings.

Explore 12 Petroleum Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.