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Mining engineer salary in Australia

How much does a Mining Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$150,725

The average salary for a mining engineer is $150,725 per year in Australia. 77 salaries reported, updated at 8 May 2026

Mining Engineer job openings in Australia

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Senior Mining Engineer - Weste...
Centennial Airly Pty. Limited
Australia
Full-time
1 day 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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Anglo American
 
$163,333per year
Citic Pacific Mining
 
$158,086per year
WorkPac
 
$155,582per year
Thiess
 
$155,333per year
Fortescue
 
$147,738per year

Highest paying cities near Australia for Mining Engineers

  1. Clermont QLD
    $225,000 per year
  2. Sydney NSW
    $198,556 per year
  3. Mackay QLD
    $184,261 per year
  4. Pilbara WA
    $173,161 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $171,591 per year

Where can a Mining Engineer earn more?

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