Electrical Engineer Salary in Australia
AU$80,350
per year
per month
AU$6,700
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$5,280/year
Profit Sharing
AU$1,690/year
Bonus
AU$440/month
Profit Sharing
AU$140/month
Electrical Engineer - Average Salary
The average salary for an Electrical Engineer is AU$80,350 per year (AU$6,700 per month), which is AU$10,462 (+15%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
An Electrical Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$52,700. The highest salaries can exceed AU$190,000.
An Electrical Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$52,700. The highest salaries can exceed AU$190,000.
AU$52,700
Low
AU$80,350
Average salary
AU$190,000
High
AU$4,390
Low
AU$6,700
Average salary
AU$15,830
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0 AU$109,600 AU$219,130 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$52,700 - 190,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$2,370 - 16,320 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 12,810 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$55,070 - 219,130 |
AU$0 AU$9,130 AU$18,260 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$4,390 - 15,830 | |
| Bonus | AU$200 - 1,360 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 1,070 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$4,590 - 18,260 |
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Electrical Engineer Salary Range
Among electrical engineers, Graduate Electrical Engineers or Junior Electrical Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Electrical Engineers or Principal Electrical Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Electrical Engineer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Electrical Engineer | AU$165K/year | +105% |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | AU$122K/year | +52% |
| Associate Electrical Engineer | AU$119K/year | +48% |
| Junior Electrical Engineer | AU$66K/year | -18% |
| Graduate Electrical Engineer | AU$60K/year | -25% |
Electrical Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Electrical Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$55,070 per year. A mid career Electrical Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$73,600, while a Senior Electrical Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$122,100. Electrical engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$148,200 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Electrical Engineer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +84% |
| Senior | ▲ +52% |
| Average Salary | AU$80,350/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -8% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -31% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
9%
9%
Male
91%
91%
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Electrical Engineer - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Electrical 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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