Structural Engineer Salary in Australia
AU$79,400
per year
per month
AU$6,620
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$3,670/year
Profit Sharing
AU$4,630/year
Bonus
AU$310/month
Profit Sharing
AU$390/month
Structural Engineer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Structural Engineer is AU$79,400 per year (AU$6,620 per month), which is AU$9,512 (+14%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Structural Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$55,700. The highest salaries can exceed AU$240,000.
A Structural Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$55,700. The highest salaries can exceed AU$240,000.
AU$55,700
Low
AU$79,400
Average salary
AU$240,000
High
AU$4,640
Low
AU$6,620
Average salary
AU$20,000
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$810 AU$134,300 AU$269,320 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$55,700 - 240,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$980 - 7,950 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$810 - 21,370 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$57,490 - 269,320 |
AU$70 AU$11,190 AU$22,440 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$4,640 - 20,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$80 - 660 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$70 - 1,780 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$4,790 - 22,440 |
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Structural Engineer Salary Range
Among Structural Engineers, Graduate Structural Engineers or Junior Structural Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Structural Engineers or Principal Structural Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Structural Engineer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Structural Engineer | AU$153K/year | +93% |
| Senior Structural Engineer | AU$114K/year | +44% |
| Junior Structural Engineer | AU$68K/year | -15% |
| Graduate Structural Engineer | AU$61K/year | -23% |
Structural Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Structural Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$57,490 per year. A mid career Structural Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$76,390, while a Senior Structural Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$114,300. Structural Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$146,200 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Structural Engineer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +84% |
| Senior | ▲ +44% |
| Average Salary | AU$79,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -28% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
16%
16%
Male
84%
84%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Structural 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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