Systems Engineer Salary in Australia

AU$79,100
per year
per month
AU$6,590
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$5,110/year
Profit Sharing
AU$2,380/year
Bonus
AU$430/month
Profit Sharing
AU$200/month

Systems Engineer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Systems Engineer is AU$79,100 per year (AU$6,590 per month), which is AU$9,212 (+13%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Systems Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$57,200. The highest salaries can exceed AU$200,000.
AU$57,200
Low
AU$79,100
Average salary
AU$200,000
High
AU$4,770
Low
AU$6,590
Average salary
AU$16,670
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0
AU$107,600
AU$215,110
Base SalaryAU$57,200 - 200,000
BonusAU$0 - 11,640
Profit SharingAU$0 - 3,470
Total CompensationAU$57,200 - 215,110
AU$0
AU$8,970
AU$17,930
Base SalaryAU$4,770 - 16,670
BonusAU$0 - 970
Profit SharingAU$0 - 290
Total CompensationAU$4,770 - 17,930

Systems Engineer Salary Range

Low
AU$57,200
Average salary
AU$79,100
Senior
AU$121,000
High
AU$200,000
Low
AU$4,770
Average salary
AU$6,590
Senior
AU$10,080
High
AU$16,670
Among systems engineers, Junior Systems Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Systems Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Systems Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Systems EngineerAU$121K/year
+53% 
Junior Systems EngineerAU$62K/year
 -22%

Systems Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Systems Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$57,200 per year. A mid career Systems Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$73,400, while a Senior Systems Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$121,000. Systems engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$146,300 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Systems Engineer in Australia

Late Career▲ +85%
Senior▲ +53%
Average SalaryAU$79,100/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -28%

Gender Breakdown

Female
6%
Male
94%

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Systems Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Systems 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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Systems Engineer

How much does a Systems Engineer make in Australia?
A Systems Engineer in Australia earns an average of AU$79,100 gross per year, which is about AU$6,590 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Systems Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Systems Engineer in Australia?
The starting salary of a Systems Engineer in Australia is around AU$57,200 gross per year. Junior Systems Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Systems Engineer in Australia?
The highest salary of a Systems Engineer in Australia can reach and exceed AU$200,000 gross per year. Senior Systems Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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