Mechanical Engineer Salary in Australia
AU$76,400
per year
per month
AU$6,370
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$3,940/year
Profit Sharing
AU$2,170/year
Bonus
AU$330/month
Profit Sharing
AU$180/month
Mechanical Engineer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer is AU$76,400 per year (AU$6,370 per month), which is AU$6,512 (+9%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Mechanical Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$52,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$210,000.
A Mechanical Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$52,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$210,000.
AU$52,600
Low
AU$76,400
Average salary
AU$210,000
High
AU$4,380
Low
AU$6,370
Average salary
AU$17,500
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0 AU$121,000 AU$242,000 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$52,600 - 210,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 16,830 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 15,170 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$52,600 - 242,000 |
AU$0 AU$10,080 AU$20,160 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$4,380 - 17,500 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 1,400 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 1,260 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$4,380 - 20,160 |
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Mechanical Engineer Salary Range
Among mechanical engineers, Graduate Mechanical Engineers or Junior Mechanical Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Mechanical Engineers or Principal Mechanical Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Mechanical Engineer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Mechanical Engineer | AU$149K/year | +95% |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | AU$124K/year | +62% |
| Junior Mechanical Engineer | AU$64K/year | -16% |
| Graduate Mechanical Engineer | AU$57K/year | -26% |
Mechanical Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Mechanical Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$52,600 per year. A mid career Mechanical Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$71,200, while a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$123,800. Mechanical engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$142,300 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Mechanical Engineer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +86% |
| Senior | ▲ +62% |
| Average Salary | AU$76,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -7% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -31% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
12%
12%
Male
88%
88%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Mechanical 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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