What is the median salary for Security Engineer in Canberra?

The median salary for Security Engineer in Canberra is AUD 129,477 - AUD 157,409 per year.

How does the Security Engineer salary in Canberra compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Security Engineer in Australia is AUD 85,000 - AUD 135,000, while in Canberra it is AUD 127,631 - AUD 151,016.

Based on 274 job listings - Canberra, Australia 2026

Average salary

$127,631 - $151,016

Median salary

$129,477 - $157,409

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$83K

25th percentile$95K

Median$129K

75th percentile$160K

90th percentile$170K

50% of professionals earn between $94,931 - $159,869 AUD

The median salary is $129,477

Canberra

Average salary

127,631 - 151,016

Median salary

129,477 - 157,409

274 job openings

Australia

Average salary

85,000 - 135,000

Median salary

110,000 - 135,000

3,681 job openings

Sydney1,215 job openings

Melbourne663 job openings

Brisbane271 job openings

Perth86 job openings

Adelaide77 job openings

Port Phillip47 job openings

North Sydney28 job openings

Security Engineer

274 job openings in Canberra

The average salary for a Security Engineer in Canberra, Australia is AUD 127,631 - AUD 151,016 per year in 2026, based on 274 job listings.

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