What is the median salary for Security Engineer in Melbourne?

The median salary for Security Engineer in Melbourne is AUD 140,000 - AUD 162,500 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 80,626 - AUD 117,736, while in Melbourne it is AUD 141,642 - AUD 165,048.

Security Engineer Salary in Australia

Security Engineer Salary in Melbourne

Based on 768 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$141,642 - $165,048

Median salary

$140,000 - $162,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$99K

25th percentile$120K

Median$140K

75th percentile$165K

90th percentile$182K

50% of professionals earn between $120,000 - $165,000 AUD

The median salary is $140,000

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

141,642 - 165,048

Median salary

140,000 - 162,500

768 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

Canberra484 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

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The average salary for a Security Engineer in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 141,642 - AUD 165,048 per year in 2026, based on 768 job listings.

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