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Structural engineer salary in Australia

How much does a Structural Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$116,677

The average salary for a structural engineer is $116,677 per year in Australia. 409 salaries reported, updated at 9 July 2026

Structural Engineer job openings in Australia

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Principal Structural Engineer ...
AECOM3.7out of 5 stars.
Sydney NSW
Full-time
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Structural Engineer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
RMIT University
 
$200,550per year
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Techforce Personnel
 
$176,800per year
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Staff Australia
 
$160,000per year
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Ergon Energy
 
$147,169per year
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City of Sydney
 
$146,858per year
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Southern Cross University
 
$140,609per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Structural Engineers

  1. Newcastle NSW
    $171,465 per year
  2. Sydney NSW
    $157,746 per year
  3. Perth WA
    $116,510 per year
  4. Melbourne VIC
    $114,692 per year
  5. Gold Coast QLD
    $112,991 per year

Where can a Structural Engineer earn more?

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Entry Level Structural Engineer

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Average $99,504 per year

Junior Structural Engineer

Job openings
Average $74,033 per year

Senior Structural Engineer

Job openings
Average $136,448 per year