Engineers Salary Guide 2022
There are over 140,000 professional engineers employed in Australia across the private and public sector. In 2022, there’s been strong employer demand for engineering talent in an expanding job market, and wages are rising above CPI. Salary growth in all engineering disciplines is being boosted by large scale, population-driven investment in infrastucture, transport and construction, as well as strong demand in sectors like defence and mining. According to employers of engineers, ‘experience’ and ‘continuous personal development’ has the largest impact on remuneration.
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Average Engineer Salary Australia
| Job Title | Median Base Salary |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $110,000 |
| Automotive Engineer | $90,000 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $120,000 |
| Building Services Engineer | $105,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $115,000 |
| Civil Engineer | $115,000 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineer | $135,000 |
| Environmental Engineer | $108,000 |
| Field Engineer | $80,000 |
| GeoTechnical Engineer | $110,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $105,000 |
| Materials Handling Engineer | $120,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $115,000 |
| Mechatronics Engineer | $110,000 |
| Mining Engineer | $179,000 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $145,000 |
| Process Engineer | $1o5,000 |
| Structural Engineer | $105,000 |
| Systems Engineer | $117,000 |
| Traffic Engineer | $110,000 |
| Water & Waste Engineer | $95,000 |
Engineers’ Median Base Salary (By Responsibility Level)
