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System engineer salary in Australia

How much does a System Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$115,394

The average salary for a system engineer is $115,394 per year in Australia. 209 salaries reported, updated at 18 July 2026

System Engineer job openings in Australia

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Systems Engineer
Thales3.9out of 5 stars.
Rydalmere NSW
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for System Engineer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
WorkPac
 
$255,840per year
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University of Melbourne
 
$226,517per year
Quay Appointments
 
$208,000per year
Sydney Catholic Schools
 
$190,800per year
Omni Recruit
 
$182,000per year
University of Newcastle
 
$175,475per year

Highest paying cities near Australia for System Engineers

  1. Canberra ACT
    $147,201 per year
  2. Melbourne VIC
    $127,994 per year
  3. Melbourne City Centre VIC
    $127,464 per year
  4. Brisbane QLD
    $126,929 per year
  5. Adelaide SA
    $125,595 per year

Where can a System Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for System Engineers in different locations
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