How much does Electrical Engineer make?

The average salary for Electrical Engineer is A$100,250 per year or A$48 per hour, with top earners making up to A$163,800 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$83,000 (25th percentile) to A$132,125 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 383 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Electrical Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for Electrical Engineer?

The highest salary for Electrical Engineer is A$132,125 per year, A$11,010 per month or A$64 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Electrical Engineer?

The lowest salary for Electrical Engineer is A$83,000 per year, A$6,917 per month or A$40 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Electrical Engineers?

Electrical engineering salaries are around the national average, however, with experience they can become much higher. A bachelor's degree in engineering is usually considered a minimum qualification, although many companies still strongly prefer candidates that they can take on as an apprentice. Once hired, electrical engineers typically work full-time and are paid a salary with full benefits. Candidates with a master's in an electrical engineering-related field typically earn more than candidates with only a bachelor's degree.

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Electrical Engineer Salaries

Electrical Engineer Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$80K - A$120K/yr

A$94K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$6K/yrAverage

A$3K - A$12K/yrRange

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Last updated Jun 5, 2024383 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Electrical Engineer

A$80K–A$120K/yr

Senior Electrical Engineer

A$120K–A$150K/yr

Principal Electrical Engineer

A$150K–A$196K/yr

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A$75K - A$104K/yr Total pay

A$88K Median

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A$87K - A$105K/yr Total pay

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A$90K - A$103K/yr Total pay

A$95K Median

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A$78K - A$111K/yr Total pay

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A$73K - A$103K/yr Total pay

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Recent salaries shared by Electrical Engineer

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Electrical Engineer

1-3 years

A$129K/yr

(A$129K • A$0)

Keswick

submitted on Jun 28, 2026

A$129K/yr

A$129K • A$0

Electrical Engineer

4-6 years

A$96K - A$111K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on Jun 24, 2026

A$96K - A$111K/yr

Electrical Engineer

4-6 years

A$106K/yr

(A$106K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Jun 21, 2026

A$106K/yr

A$106K • A$0

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Electrical Engineer

4-6 years

A$110K/yr

(A$107K • A$3K)

Melbourne

submitted on Jun 4, 2026

A$110K/yr

A$107K • A$3K

Electrical Engineer

1-3 years

A$114K/yr

(A$114K • A$0)

Girilambone

submitted on May 28, 2026

A$114K/yr

A$114K • A$0

Electrical Engineer

1-3 years

A$82K - A$96K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on May 28, 2026

A$82K - A$96K/yr

Electrical Engineer

4-6 years

A$106K - A$123K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on May 26, 2026

A$106K - A$123K/yr

Electrical Engineer

4-6 years

A$153K/yr

(A$140K • A$13K)

Melbourne

submitted on May 19, 2026

A$153K/yr

A$140K • A$13K

Electrical Engineer

4-6 years

A$84K/yr

(A$81K • A$3K)

Melbourne

submitted on May 14, 2026

A$84K/yr

A$81K • A$3K

Electrical Engineer

1-3 years

A$71K/yr

(A$71K • A$0)

Melbourne

submitted on May 6, 2026

A$71K/yr

A$71K • A$0

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