Engineering
Mechanical Engineer Salary in Australia
Mechanical Engineers design and analyse mechanical systems, machinery and thermal equipment. Seek demand in Australia is strong in mining, defence, and manufacturing sectors, with Perth and Brisbane offering the highest mechanical engineering salaries.
AU Typical Range
$75k – $135k
AU Median
$100k
NZ Typical Range
NZD $70k – $118k
Salary by experience level
Graduate (0–2 yrs)
Engineer (2–5 yrs)
Senior (5+ yrs)
Estimated take-home pay (AU median)
Based on $100k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.
Annual
$75,033
Monthly
$6,253
Fortnightly
$2,886
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What is the average Mechanical Engineer salary in Australia?
The average Mechanical Engineer salary in Australia is around $100k per year, with a typical Seek range of $75k – $135k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.
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What does a Mechanical Engineer take home after tax in Australia?
At the median salary of $100k, take-home pay is approximately $75,033 per year ($6,253 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.