What is the median salary for Security Engineer in Sydney?

The median salary for Security Engineer in Sydney is AUD 150,000 - AUD 180,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Security Engineer in Australia is AUD 80,626 - AUD 117,736, while in Sydney it is AUD 145,600 - AUD 187,187.

Security Engineer Salary in Australia

Security Engineer Salary in Sydney

Based on 1,201 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$145,600 - $187,187

Median salary

$150,000 - $180,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$86K

25th percentile$129K

Median$150K

75th percentile$163K

90th percentile$200K

50% of professionals earn between $128,750 - $162,500 AUD

The median salary is $150,000

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

145,600 - 187,187

Median salary

150,000 - 180,000

1,201 job openings

Australia

Average salary

80,626 - 117,736

Median salary

80,626 - 117,736

5,214 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne992 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 Sydney, Australia is AUD 145,600 - AUD 187,187 per year in 2026, based on 1,201 job listings.

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