Machine learning engineer salary in Australia

The average salary for a Machine Learning Engineer is $131,166 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 93 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 12 August 2026.

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Machine Learning Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $86,803 and a high of $198,204 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Machine Learning Engineer include Melbourne VIC at $163,132 per year, Sydney NSW at $147,517 per year and Brisbane QLD at $124,134 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Machine Learning Engineer include DFP Recruitment Services Pty Ltd (USD 260,000 per year) and Programmed (USD 228,800 per year).