Petroleum engineer salary in Australia

The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer is $133,872 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 17 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 31 August 2026.

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Petroleum Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $90,828 and a high of $197,313 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Petroleum Engineer include Brisbane QLD at $171,587 per year, Altona VIC at $168,824 per year and Melbourne VIC at $153,317 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Petroleum Engineer include DFP Recruitment Services Pty Ltd (USD 241,800 per year) and Programmed (USD 182,000 per year).