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Mechanical engineer salary in Australia

How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$86,758

The average salary for a mechanical engineer is $86,758 per year in Australia. 951 salaries reported, updated at 28 June 2026

Mechanical Engineer job openings in Australia

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Mechanical Engineering Technic...
JBS3.8out of 5 stars.
Riverview QLD
$79,499 - $100,000 a year
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Mechanical Engineer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
 
$174,480per year
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Department of Finance
 
$155,765per year
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Australian Government
 
$148,044per year
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Programmed
 
$145,000per year
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Southern Cross University
 
$143,187per year
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Design and Build Recruitment
 
$141,250per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Mechanical Engineers

  1. Ingleburn NSW
    $133,033 per year
  2. Joondalup WA
    $115,040 per year
  3. Canberra ACT
    $100,454 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $99,102 per year
  5. Darwin NT
    $98,329 per year

Where can a Mechanical Engineer earn more?

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

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

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Average $58,693 per year

Junior Mechanical Engineer

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Average $78,822 per year

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $133,997 per year