What is the median salary for Security Engineer in Sydney?

The median salary for Security Engineer in Sydney is AUD 140,000 - AUD 160,000 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 60,000 - AUD 108,491, while in Sydney it is AUD 144,915 - AUD 176,814.

Security Engineer Salary in Australia

Security Engineer Salary in Sydney

Based on 909 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$144,915 - $176,814

Median salary

$140,000 - $160,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$117K

25th percentile$133K

Median$140K

75th percentile$158K

90th percentile$170K

50% of professionals earn between $133,348 - $157,500 AUD

The median salary is $140,000

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

144,915 - 176,814

Median salary

140,000 - 160,000

909 job openings

Australia

Average salary

60,000 - 108,491

Median salary

60,000 - 108,491

3,697 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne666 job openings

Canberra343 job openings

Brisbane272 job openings

Perth85 job openings

Adelaide79 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney54 job openings

Port Phillip47 job openings

North Sydney28 job openings

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The average salary for a Security Engineer in Sydney, Australia is AUD 144,915 - AUD 176,814 per year in 2026, based on 909 job listings.

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