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Mining engineer salary in Australia

How much does a Mining Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$147,730

The average salary for a mining engineer is $147,730 per year in Australia. 79 salaries reported, updated at 22 June 2026

Mining Engineer job openings in Australia

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Underground Mining Engineers
Advanced Mining Production Systems4out of 5 stars.
Perth WA
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Mining Engineer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Techforce Personnel
 
$202,500per year
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BHP
 
$167,014per year
Anglo American
 
$163,333per year
Citic Pacific Mining
 
$158,086per year
WorkPac
 
$155,582per year
Thiess
 
$155,333per year

Highest paying cities near Australia for Mining Engineers

  1. Clermont QLD
    $225,000 per year
  2. Pilbara WA
    $173,161 per year
  3. Melbourne VIC
    $171,591 per year
  4. Perth WA
    $158,088 per year
  5. Brisbane QLD
    $147,108 per year

Where can a Mining Engineer earn more?

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