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Quality engineer salary in Australia

How much does a Quality Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$110,530

The average salary for a quality engineer is $110,530 per year in Australia. 34 salaries reported, updated at 7 November 2026

Quality Engineer job openings in Australia

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Quality Engineer
Downer Group3.8out of 5 stars.
Canberra ACT
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Quality Engineer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Westpac Group
 
$140,000per year
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Greenstone Financial Services
 
$125,000per year
Design and Build Recruitment
 
$122,500per year
Omni Recruit
 
$107,500per year
TRIPLE M HOLDINGS
 
$104,000per year
ANSTO
 
$97,667per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Quality Engineers

  1. Sydney Central Business District NSW
    $145,434 per year
  2. Sunshine Coast QLD
    $134,484 per year
  3. Perth WA
    $130,621 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $126,746 per year
  5. South Brisbane QLD
    $112,783 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Quality Engineer

The average salary for a Quality Engineer is $110,530 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 34 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 7 November 2026.

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Quality Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $79,891 and a high of $152,919 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Quality Engineer include Westpac Group ($140,000 per year) and Greenstone Financial Services ($125,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Quality Engineer salary compares to related positions:

  • Entry Level Quality Engineer: Average $63,518 per year
  • Junior Quality Engineer: Average $548 per day
  • Senior Quality Engineer: Average $100,441 per year

How much do similar professions as Quality Engineer get paid in Australia?

Entry Level Quality Engineer

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Average $63,518 per year

Junior Quality Engineer

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Average $548 per day