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Electrical engineer salary in Australia

How much does an Electrical Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$108,915

The average salary for a electrical engineer is $108,915 per year in Australia. 613 salaries reported, updated at 11 May 2026

Electrical Engineer job openings in Australia

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Engineering Manager, Electrica...
WSP3.7out of 5 stars.
Melbourne VIC
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
 
$165,278per year
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Rockhampton Regional Council
 
$148,143per year
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Staff Australia
 
$145,000per year
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ERTECH
 
$142,500per year
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Programmed
 
$141,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Electrical Engineers

  1. Gold Coast QLD
    $151,201 per year
  2. Newcastle NSW
    $130,921 per year
  3. Joondalup WA
    $127,973 per year
  4. Perth WA
    $108,697 per year
  5. Sydney NSW
    $105,118 per year

Where can an Electrical Engineer earn more?

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

Senior Electrical Engineer

Job openings
Average $146,601 per year

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Job openings
Average $35.70 per hour