How much does a Security Engineer earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Security Engineer in Australia ranges from AUD 60,000 to AUD 108,491 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,691 job listings

Salary Guide

Security Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 3,691 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$60,000 - $108,491

Median salary

$60,000 - $108,491

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$13K

25th percentile$16K

Median$60K

75th percentile$108K

90th percentile$125K

50% of professionals earn between $15,833 - $108,491 AUD

The median salary is $60,000

Top cities

Sydney1,213 job openings

Melbourne664 job openings

Canberra342 job openings

Brisbane272 job openings

Perth85 job openings

Adelaide78 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney54 job openings

Port Phillip47 job openings

North Sydney28 job openings

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Security Engineer

3,691 job openings

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The average salary for a Security Engineer in Australia is AUD 60,000 - AUD 108,491 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 84,246 per year, based on 3,691 active job listings.

The cities with the most Security Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth. Sydney leads with 1,213 job openings.

Explore 3,691 Security Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.