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Salary Guide

Security Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 4,968 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$85,500 - $121,621
Median salary
$85,500 - $121,621
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$17K
25th percentile$21K
Median$86K
75th percentile$122K
90th percentile$140K

50% of professionals earn between $21,234 - $121,621 AUD

The median salary is $85,500

Top cities

Sydney1,476 job openings
Melbourne959 job openings
Canberra457 job openings
Brisbane346 job openings
Adelaide136 job openings
Perth113 job openings
North Sydney47 job openings
Blacktown31 job openings
Haymarket27 job openings
Newcastle26 job openings
Gold Coast21 job openings
Hobart20 job openings

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Security Engineer

4,968 job openings

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The average salary for a Security Engineer in Australia is AUD 85,500 - AUD 121,621 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 103,561 per year, based on 4,968 active job listings.

The cities with the most Security Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 1,476 job openings.

Explore 4,968 Security Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.