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Electrical engineer salary in Australia

How much does an Electrical Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$105,315

The average salary for a electrical engineer is $105,315 per year in Australia. 869 salaries reported, updated at 13 July 2026

Electrical Engineer job openings in Australia

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Electrical Engineer Buildings
Mott MacDonald3.9out of 5 stars.
Brisbane QLD
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Electrical Engineer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
 
$201,778per year
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Design and Build Recruitment
 
$160,833per year
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Staff Australia
 
$155,000per year
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Rockhampton Regional Council
 
$148,143per year
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Origin Energy
 
$144,612per year
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ERTECH
 
$142,500per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Electrical Engineers

  1. Gold Coast QLD
    $151,201 per year
  2. Joondalup WA
    $128,016 per year
  3. Hobart TAS
    $127,819 per year
  4. Newcastle NSW
    $108,914 per year
  5. Sydney NSW
    $102,843 per year

Where can an Electrical Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Electrical Engineers in different locations
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Senior Electrical Engineer

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Average $147,586 per year

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Job openings
Average $102,522 per year