What is the median salary for Security Engineer in Melbourne?

The median salary for Security Engineer in Melbourne is AUD 140,000 - AUD 170,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Security Engineer in Australia is AUD 85,000 - AUD 135,000, while in Melbourne it is AUD 112,000 - AUD 166,000.

Security Engineer salary in Australia

Security Engineer salary in Melbourne

Based on 680 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$112,000 - $166,000

Median salary

$140,000 - $170,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$10K

25th percentile$78K

Median$140K

75th percentile$148K

90th percentile$170K

50% of professionals earn between $77,500 - $147,500 AUD

The median salary is $140,000

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

112,000 - 166,000

Median salary

140,000 - 170,000

680 job openings

Australia

Average salary

85,000 - 135,000

Median salary

110,000 - 135,000

5,894 job openings

Other cities

Sydney1,138 job openings

Canberra377 job openings

Brisbane347 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney117 job openings

Perth106 job openings

Adelaide93 job openings

Sydney (city)81 job openings

Newcastle62 job openings

Melbourne (city)59 job openings

Gold Coast58 job openings

Australian Capital Territory25 job openings

Hobart20 job openings

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The average salary for a Security Engineer in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 112,000 - AUD 166,000 per year in 2026, based on 680 job listings.

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