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Engineering Average Salaries in Sydney 2024

How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Sydney?


Average Yearly Salary
91,200 AUD
( 7,600 AUD monthly)

LOW
28,800
AUD
AVERAGE
91,200
AUD
HIGH
192,000
AUD
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Engineering in Sydney typically earns around 91,200 AUD. Salaries range from 28,800 AUD (lowest average) to 192,000 AUD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Engineering domain in Sydney exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Engineering
3D Printing Engineer79,900 AUD
Acoustics Engineer85,700 AUD
Assembly Engineering Technician67,500 AUD
Assistant Chief Engineer107,000 AUD
Associate Engineer80,700 AUD
AutoCAD Drafter54,300 AUD
Autocad Operator54,900 AUD
Automation Engineer93,100 AUD
Automation Engineer96,300 AUD
Avionic System Support Engineer85,800 AUD
Biochemical Engineer88,900 AUD
BMS Engineer84,300 AUD
Bridge and Lock Tender50,700 AUD
Broadcast Engineer92,000 AUD
CAD Design Engineer96,000 AUD
CAD Designer57,500 AUD
CAE Engineer85,500 AUD
Ceramics Engineer86,300 AUD
Chemical Engineer91,000 AUD
Civil Drafter56,000 AUD
Civil Engineer96,200 AUD
Civil Site Engineer94,300 AUD
Civil Technician54,900 AUD
Cognitive Engineer82,600 AUD
Commissioning Engineer92,400 AUD
Communications Engineer100,000 AUD
Condition Monitoring Engineer82,500 AUD
Contract Associate Engineer90,500 AUD
Contract Engineer89,400 AUD
Control Systems Engineer89,900 AUD
Controls Engineer90,200 AUD
Controls Software Engineer79,500 AUD
Corrosion Engineer80,100 AUD
Design Engineer94,200 AUD
Director of Engineering192,000 AUD
Drafter59,400 AUD
Drafting Manager108,000 AUD
Drilling Engineer88,400 AUD
Drilling Foreman27,500 AUD
Electrical Draughtsman45,400 AUD
Electrical Engineer98,600 AUD
Electrical Engineering Manager127,000 AUD
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist100,000 AUD
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler48,200 AUD
Energy Engineer97,500 AUD
Engine Assembler42,500 AUD
Engineer92,300 AUD
Engineering Account Manager107,000 AUD
Engineering Chief Designer105,000 AUD
Engineering Consultant125,000 AUD
Engineering Key Account Manager130,000 AUD
Engineering Lab Technician88,500 AUD
Engineering Manager129,000 AUD
Engineering Planning Manager126,000 AUD
Engineering Production Manager162,000 AUD
Engineering Project Analyst105,000 AUD
Engineering Project Coordinator 109,000 AUD
Engineering Project Director187,000 AUD
Engineering Project Leader118,000 AUD
Engineering Project Manager124,000 AUD
Engineering Research and Development Manager152,000 AUD
Engineering Safety Coordinator72,900 AUD
Engineering Sales Manager122,000 AUD
Engineering Technician68,600 AUD
Engineering Technologist70,600 AUD
Environmental Engineer93,500 AUD
Equipment Engineer85,900 AUD
Equipment Engineering Manager123,000 AUD
Estimator81,100 AUD
Fabrication Specialist62,800 AUD
Fabricator39,800 AUD
Facade Engineer92,000 AUD
Fiber Analyst53,200 AUD
Field Engineer95,400 AUD
Field Engineering Manager153,000 AUD
Fire Engineer92,300 AUD
Fitter and Turner29,100 AUD
Forestry Strategic Planner102,000 AUD
Generation Engineer92,800 AUD
Genetic Engineer101,000 AUD
Geological Engineer97,200 AUD
Geotechnical Engineer95,200 AUD
Heavy Equipment Mechanic48,800 AUD
Highway Engineer88,000 AUD
HSE Professional88,400 AUD
Human Machine Interface Engineer82,000 AUD
HVAC Engineer92,700 AUD
HVAC Supervisor84,300 AUD
Industrial Engineer91,500 AUD
Industrial Engineering Technologist87,500 AUD
Instrument Engineer90,300 AUD
Instrument Technician52,100 AUD
Instrumentation and Control Engineer92,600 AUD
Instrumentation Designer78,100 AUD
Instrumentation Engineer86,000 AUD
Instrumentation Manager90,200 AUD
Irrigation Engineer91,200 AUD
Licensed Aircraft Engineer94,500 AUD
Locomotive Engineer89,300 AUD
Maintenance Engineer86,900 AUD
Maintenance Fitter33,400 AUD
Maintenance Manager89,400 AUD
Manufacturing Engineer88,100 AUD
Marine Engineer90,700 AUD
Materials Engineer87,300 AUD
Materials Researcher84,400 AUD
Materials Technician66,700 AUD
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer94,800 AUD
Mechanical Design Engineer96,800 AUD
Mechanical Designer77,300 AUD
Mechanical Engineer93,600 AUD
Mechanical Engineering Manager134,000 AUD
Mechanical Inspector86,300 AUD
Mechatronics Engineer94,100 AUD
Mining Engineer93,300 AUD
Nanotechnology Engineer98,500 AUD
Natural Language Processing Engineer99,600 AUD
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer102,000 AUD
Optical Engineer85,700 AUD
Optical Instrument Assembler44,100 AUD
PCB Assembler32,700 AUD
Photonics Engineer102,000 AUD
Photonics Technician82,300 AUD
Pipeline Engineer81,400 AUD
Piping Designer47,600 AUD
Piping Engineer79,300 AUD
Planning Engineer88,500 AUD
Pressure Vessel Inspector43,700 AUD
Principal Cost Engineer90,700 AUD
Principal Engineer92,600 AUD
Principal Support Engineer91,400 AUD
Process Engineer91,200 AUD
Process Operator56,200 AUD
Product Development Engineer94,600 AUD
Product Development Technician65,000 AUD
Product Engineer93,400 AUD
Product Safety Engineer87,000 AUD
Production Engineer87,100 AUD
Project Engineer93,700 AUD
Proposal Manager114,000 AUD
Purchasing Engineer82,400 AUD
Quality Assurance Engineer86,500 AUD
Rail Engineer96,000 AUD
Regional Field Engineer96,400 AUD
Remote Sensing Engineer91,800 AUD
Robotics Engineer104,000 AUD
Robotics Technician74,600 AUD
Safety Engineer94,000 AUD
Safety Inspector73,900 AUD
Safety Manager112,000 AUD
Safety Officer47,900 AUD
Sales Engineer92,500 AUD
Scheduling Engineer83,500 AUD
Security Engineer99,800 AUD
Service Engineer98,500 AUD
Smart Home Engineer101,000 AUD
Solar Engineer98,800 AUD
Staff Engineer90,800 AUD
Static Equipment Engineer88,400 AUD
Stationary Engineer80,200 AUD
Stress Engineer86,900 AUD
Structural Analysis Engineer90,400 AUD
Structural Designer80,100 AUD
Structural Engineer89,300 AUD
Structural Technician57,700 AUD
Subsea Engineer110,000 AUD
Supply Chain Specialist91,300 AUD
Surveyor71,600 AUD
Technical Affairs Officer47,100 AUD
Technical Assistant45,300 AUD
Technical Engineer77,200 AUD
Technical Support Engineer82,500 AUD
Tender Engineer79,000 AUD
Test Development Engineer92,700 AUD
Test Engineer90,800 AUD
Transportation Engineer88,100 AUD
Urban Engineer92,700 AUD
Validation Engineer79,200 AUD
Verification Engineer90,100 AUD
Wastewater Engineer85,100 AUD
Wind Energy Engineer88,900 AUD
Wind Energy Operations Manager127,000 AUD
Wireless Engineer100,000 AUD
Work Planner65,500 AUD


Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Sydney

Median and salary distribution Sydney Engineering yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
95,100 AUD or more
10% of people earn
78,600 to 95,100 AUD
20% of people earn
42,300 AUD or less
65% of people earn
42,300 to 78,600 AUD
Minimum Salary
28,800 AUD
Median
82,700 AUD
Maximum
192,000 AUD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Engineering in Sydney range from 28,800 AUD (starting average salary) to 192,000 AUD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Engineering is 82,700 AUD, implying that half of the workforce in Sydney earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Engineering in Sydney earn less than 61,900 AUD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 102,000 AUD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Engineering in Sydney. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 42,300 AUD to 78,600 AUD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 42,300 AUD mark, while 10% ranged from 78,600 AUD to 95,100 AUD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 95,100 AUD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Engineering in Sydney having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Engineering in Sydney, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Australia costs anywhere from 38,000 AUD to 114,000 AUD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Engineering / Sydney

Salary comparison by gender Australia Engineering yearly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Engineering in Australia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
79,100 AUD
Female-5%
75,400 AUD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Australia for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Engineering / Sydney

How much are annual salary increments in Sydney for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Engineering in Australia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Australia Engineering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Australia / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Australia is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Engineering / Australia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Australia Engineering
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100% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from % to % of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Engineering / Sydney


44 AUD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Sydney is 44 AUD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Engineering in Sydney is 14 AUD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Adelaide84,900 AUD
Brisbane88,100 AUD
Canberra-Queanbeyan81,800 AUD
Gold Coast-Tweed83,300 AUD
Gosford75,400 AUD
Melbourne89,700 AUD
Newcastle80,100 AUD
Perth86,500 AUD
Sunshine Coast78,600 AUD
Sydney91,200 AUD
Wollongong76,900 AUD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Australia is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
89,000 AUD
Public Sector+5%
93,400 AUD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Engineering in Sydney?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 82,700 AUD and 102,000 AUD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Engineering in Sydney ranges from 28,800 AUD to 61,900 AUD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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