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Salary Guide

Security Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 4,028 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$85,000 - $135,000
Median salary
$110,000 - $135,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$68K
25th percentile$85K
Median$110K
75th percentile$135K
90th percentile$155K

50% of professionals earn between $85,000 - $135,000 AUD

The median salary is $110,000

Top cities

Sydney1,207 job openings
Melbourne781 job openings
Canberra334 job openings
Brisbane282 job openings
Adelaide83 job openings
Perth79 job openings
North Sydney53 job openings
Newcastle27 job openings
Hobart20 job openings

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Security Engineer

4,028 job openings

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The average salary for a Security Engineer in Australia is AUD 85,000 - AUD 135,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 122,500 per year, based on 4,028 active job listings.

The cities with the most Security Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 1,207 job openings.

Explore 4,028 Security Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.