50% of professionals earn between $95,000 - $160,000 AUD
The median salary is $125,000
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The average salary for a Senior Engineer in Australia is AUD 95,000 - AUD 160,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 142,500 per year, based on 18,387 active job listings.
The cities with the most Senior Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra. Sydney leads with 3,745 job openings.
Leading employers for Senior Engineer roles in Australia include Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, Mathspace, PCR Talent, PaperCut Software, Aptus Personnel.
Explore 18,387 Senior Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.