Aerospace Engineer Salary in Australia

AU$83,800
per year
per month
AU$6,980
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$5,240/year
Profit Sharing
AU$5,800/year
Bonus
AU$440/month
Profit Sharing
AU$480/month

Aerospace Engineer - Average Salary

The average salary for an Aerospace Engineer is AU$83,800 per year (AU$6,980 per month), which is AU$13,912 (+20%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
An Aerospace Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$68,300. The highest salaries can exceed AU$210,000.
AU$68,300
Low
AU$83,800
Average salary
AU$210,000
High
AU$5,690
Low
AU$6,980
Average salary
AU$17,500
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0
AU$166,100
AU$332,260
Base SalaryAU$68,300 - 210,000
BonusAU$1,180 - 13,760
Profit SharingAU$0 - 108,500
Total CompensationAU$69,480 - 332,260
AU$0
AU$13,850
AU$27,690
Base SalaryAU$5,690 - 17,500
BonusAU$100 - 1,150
Profit SharingAU$0 - 9,040
Total CompensationAU$5,790 - 27,690

Aerospace Engineer Salary Range

Low
AU$68,300
Average salary
AU$83,800
Senior
AU$128,200
High
AU$210,000
Low
AU$5,690
Average salary
AU$6,980
Senior
AU$10,680
High
AU$17,500
Among aerospace engineers, Junior Aerospace Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Aerospace Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Aerospace Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Aerospace EngineerAU$128K/year
+53% 
Junior Aerospace EngineerAU$70K/year
 -17%

Aerospace Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Aerospace Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$69,480 per year. A mid career Aerospace Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$81,540, while a Senior Aerospace Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$128,200. Aerospace engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$172,100 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Aerospace Engineer in Australia

Late Career▲ +105%
Senior▲ +53%
Average SalaryAU$83,800/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -17%

Gender Breakdown

Female
12%
Male
88%

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Aerospace Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Aerospace Engineer job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Aerospace Engineer

How much does an Aerospace Engineer make in Australia?
An Aerospace Engineer in Australia earns an average of AU$83,800 gross per year, which is about AU$6,980 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Aerospace Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Aerospace Engineer in Australia?
The starting salary of an Aerospace Engineer in Australia is around AU$68,300 gross per year. Junior Aerospace Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Aerospace Engineer in Australia?
The highest salary of an Aerospace Engineer in Australia can reach and exceed AU$210,000 gross per year. Senior Aerospace Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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