Design Engineer Salary in Australia
AU$74,200
per year
per month
AU$6,180
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$3,720/year
Profit Sharing
AU$2,240/year
Bonus
AU$310/month
Profit Sharing
AU$190/month
Design Engineer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Design Engineer is AU$74,200 per year (AU$6,180 per month), which is AU$4,312 (+6%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Design Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$53,100. The highest salaries can exceed AU$175,000.
A Design Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$53,100. The highest salaries can exceed AU$175,000.
AU$53,100
Low
AU$74,200
Average salary
AU$175,000
High
AU$4,430
Low
AU$6,180
Average salary
AU$14,580
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$1,180 AU$95,900 AU$192,920 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$53,100 - 175,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$1,220 - 11,400 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$1,180 - 6,520 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$55,500 - 192,920 |
AU$100 AU$7,990 AU$16,070 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$4,430 - 14,580 | |
| Bonus | AU$100 - 950 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$100 - 540 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$4,630 - 16,070 |
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Design Engineer Salary Range
Among design engineers, Junior Design Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Design Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Design Engineer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Design Engineer | AU$119K/year | +60% |
| Electronics Design Engineer | AU$81K/year | +9% |
| Industrial Design Engineer | AU$79K/year | +7% |
| Automotive Design Engineer | AU$78K/year | +5% |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | AU$77K/year | +4% |
| System Design Engineer | AU$76K/year | +3% |
| Product Design Engineer | AU$74K/year | -1% |
| Junior Design Engineer | AU$59K/year | -21% |
Design Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Design Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$55,500 per year. A mid career Design Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$72,400, while a Senior Design Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$118,700. Design engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$136,200 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Design Engineer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +84% |
| Senior | ▲ +60% |
| Average Salary | AU$74,200/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -25% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
10%
10%
Male
90%
90%
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Design Engineer - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Design 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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