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Machine learning engineer salary in Australia

How much does a Machine Learning Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$134,291

The average salary for a machine learning engineer is $134,291 per year in Australia. 107 salaries reported, updated at 7 November 2026

Machine Learning Engineer job openings in Australia

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Machine Learning Engineer
SLR Consulting3.8out of 5 stars.
Perth WA
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Machine Learning Engineer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DFP Recruitment Services Pty L...
 
$260,000per year
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Programmed
 
$228,800per year
Western Sydney University
 
$190,963per year
University of the Sunshine Coa...
 
$151,112per year
Woolworths Supermarket
 
$147,208per year
TPG Telecom
 
$145,000per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Machine Learning Engineers

  1. Melbourne VIC
    $164,284 per year
  2. Sydney NSW
    $146,360 per year
  3. Brisbane QLD
    $141,395 per year
  4. Perth WA
    $121,327 per year
  5. North Sydney NSW
    $119,964 per year

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The average salary for a Machine Learning Engineer is $134,291 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 107 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 7 November 2026.

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Machine Learning Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $87,576 and a high of $205,925 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Machine Learning Engineer include Melbourne VIC at $164,284 per year, Sydney NSW at $146,360 per year and Brisbane QLD at $141,395 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 ($260,000 per year) and Programmed ($228,800 per year).

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