What is the median salary for Security Engineer in Canberra?

The median salary for Security Engineer in Canberra is AUD 112,367 - AUD 139,042 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 80,626 - AUD 117,736, while in Canberra it is AUD 122,883 - AUD 150,546.

Security Engineer Salary in Australia

Security Engineer Salary in Canberra

Based on 395 job listings - Canberra, Australia 2026

Average salary

$122,883 - $150,546

Median salary

$112,367 - $139,042

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$89K

25th percentile$95K

Median$112K

75th percentile$150K

90th percentile$177K

50% of professionals earn between $94,517 - $150,000 AUD

The median salary is $112,367

Compare with national average

Canberra

Average salary

122,883 - 150,546

Median salary

112,367 - 139,042

395 job openings

Australia

Average salary

80,626 - 117,736

Median salary

80,626 - 117,736

5,214 job openings

Other cities

Sydney1,548 job openings

Melbourne992 job openings

Brisbane362 job openings

Adelaide136 job openings

Perth111 job openings

North Sydney52 job openings

Blacktown32 job openings

Newcastle32 job openings

Haymarket26 job openings

Hobart21 job openings

Gold Coast20 job openings

Security Engineer

395 job openings in Canberra

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The average salary for a Security Engineer in Canberra, Australia is AUD 122,883 - AUD 150,546 per year in 2026, based on 395 job listings.

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