What is the median salary for Senior Engineer in Melbourne?

The median salary for Senior Engineer in Melbourne is AUD 140,000 - AUD 160,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Senior Engineer in Australia is AUD 95,000 - AUD 160,000, while in Melbourne it is AUD 136,631 - AUD 160,886.

Senior Engineer Salary in Australia

Senior Engineer Salary in Melbourne

Based on 1,738 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$136,631 - $160,886

Median salary

$140,000 - $160,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$100K

25th percentile$105K

Median$140K

75th percentile$160K

90th percentile$170K

50% of professionals earn between $105,000 - $160,000 AUD

The median salary is $140,000

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

136,631 - 160,886

Median salary

140,000 - 160,000

1,738 job openings

Australia

Average salary

95,000 - 160,000

Median salary

125,000 - 160,000

26,486 job openings

Other cities

Sydney6,415 job openings

Brisbane2,734 job openings

Perth1,410 job openings

Canberra1,196 job openings

Adelaide709 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney281 job openings

Port Phillip271 job openings

Gold Coast147 job openings

Newcastle City Council100 job openings

Gold Coast City88 job openings

Haymarket84 job openings

North Sydney82 job openings

Newcastle71 job openings

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The average salary for a Senior Engineer in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 136,631 - AUD 160,886 per year in 2026, based on 1,738 job listings.

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