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.
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 Salary | AU$68,300 - 210,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$1,180 - 13,760 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 108,500 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$69,480 - 332,260 |
AU$0 AU$13,850 AU$27,690 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$5,690 - 17,500 | |
| Bonus | AU$100 - 1,150 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 9,040 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$5,790 - 27,690 |
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Aerospace Engineer Salary Range
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
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Aerospace Engineer | AU$128K/year | +53% |
| Junior Aerospace Engineer | AU$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 Salary | AU$83,800/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -17% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
12%
12%
Male
88%
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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