Mining Engineer Salary in Australia
AU$121,400
per year
per month
AU$10,120
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$12,380/year
Profit Sharing
AU$2,870/year
Bonus
AU$1,030/month
Profit Sharing
AU$240/month
Mining Engineer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Mining Engineer is AU$121,400 per year (AU$10,120 per month), which is AU$51,512 (+74%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Mining Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$78,300. The highest salaries can exceed AU$250,000.
A Mining Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$78,300. The highest salaries can exceed AU$250,000.
AU$78,300
Low
AU$121,400
Average salary
AU$250,000
High
AU$6,530
Low
AU$10,120
Average salary
AU$20,830
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0 AU$153,300 AU$306,530 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$78,300 - 250,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$2,310 - 23,750 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 32,780 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$80,610 - 306,530 |
AU$0 AU$12,770 AU$25,540 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$6,530 - 20,830 | |
| Bonus | AU$190 - 1,980 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 2,730 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$6,720 - 25,540 |
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Mining Engineer Salary Range
Among mining engineers, Graduate Mining Engineers or Junior Mining Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Mining Engineers or Principal Mining Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Mining Engineer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Mining Engineer | AU$210K/year | +73% |
| Senior Mining Engineer | AU$188K/year | +55% |
| Junior Mining Engineer | AU$98K/year | -19% |
| Graduate Mining Engineer | AU$91K/year | -25% |
Mining Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Mining Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$80,610 per year. A mid career Mining Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$112,820, while a Senior Mining Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$187,300. Mining engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$204,200 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Mining Engineer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +68% |
| Senior | ▲ +54% |
| Average Salary | AU$121,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -7% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -34% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
14%
14%
Male
86%
86%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Mining 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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