How much does Electrical Engineer make?

The average salary for Electrical Engineer is A$101,000 per year or A$49 per hour, with top earners making up to A$163,400 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$82,625 (25th percentile) to A$132,875 (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$132,875 per year, A$11,073 per month or A$64 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Electrical Engineer?

The lowest salary for Electrical Engineer is A$82,625 per year, A$6,885 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$95K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$6K/yrAverage

A$3K - A$13K/yrRange

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Last updated Oct 19, 2025383 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Electrical Engineer

A$82K–A$120K/yr

Senior Electrical Engineer

A$120K–A$150K/yr

Principal Electrical Engineer

A$150K–A$196K/yr

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$103K/yr

(A$103K • A$0)

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on Jan 4, 2026

A$103K/yr

A$103K • A$0

Electrical Engineer

1-3 years

A$75K/yr

(A$75K • A$0)

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on Dec 23, 2025

A$75K/yr

A$75K • A$0

Electrical Engineer

7-9 years

A$111K - A$128K/yr

Adelaide

submitted on Dec 22, 2025

A$111K - A$128K/yr

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Electrical Engineer

10-14 years

A$232K - A$268K/yr

Gladstone, Queensland

submitted on Dec 19, 2025

A$232K - A$268K/yr

Electrical Engineer

15+ years

A$140K - A$162K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on Dec 19, 2025

A$140K - A$162K/yr

Electrical Engineer

1-3 years

A$74K - A$86K/yr

Brisbane

submitted on Dec 14, 2025

A$74K - A$86K/yr

Electrical Engineer

1-3 years

A$77K/yr

(A$77K • A$0)

Newcastle

submitted on Dec 9, 2025

A$77K/yr

A$77K • A$0

Electrical Engineer

4-6 years

A$152K/yr

(A$152K • A$0)

Newman

submitted on Dec 7, 2025

A$152K/yr

A$152K • A$0

Electrical Engineer

1-3 years

A$84K/yr

(A$84K • A$0)

Melbourne

submitted on Dec 1, 2025

A$84K/yr

A$84K • A$0

Electrical Engineer

4-6 years

A$116K/yr

(A$116K • A$0)

Hobart

submitted on Nov 26, 2025

A$116K/yr

A$116K • A$0

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