How much does Trainee Engineer make?

The average salary for Trainee Engineer is A$72,567 per year or A$35 per hour, with top earners making up to A$99,105 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$64,117 (25th percentile) to A$88,780 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 25 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Trainee Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for Trainee Engineer?

The highest salary for Trainee Engineer is A$88,780 per year, A$7,398 per month or A$43 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Trainee Engineer?

The lowest salary for Trainee Engineer is A$64,117 per year, A$5,343 per month or A$31 per hour.

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Engineer Trainee Salaries

Engineer Trainee Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$53K - A$76K/yr

A$61K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$12K/yrAverage

A$12K - A$12K/yrRange

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Last updated Jan 11, 202325 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Engineer Trainee

A$53K–A$76K/yr

Engineer

A$80K–A$123K/yr

Senior Engineer

A$120K–A$150K/yr

Popular companies for Engineer Trainees in Australia

SeaRoad4.6★

A$71K - A$77K/yr Total pay

A$74K Median

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Service NSW3.7★

A$64K - A$81K/yr Total pay

A$72K Median

Trainee Engineer

Boskalis4.1★

A$112K - A$125K/yr Total pay

A$118K Median

Trainee Engineer

Penrith City Council4.4★

A$52K - A$54K/yr Total pay

A$53K Median

Trainee Engineer

Fulton Hogan4.1★

A$70K - A$79K/yr Total pay

A$74K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Engineer Trainee

26 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Trainee Engineer

1-3 years

A$63K/yr

(A$63K • A$0)

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on Apr 3, 2026

A$63K/yr

A$63K • A$0

Trainee Engineer

1-3 years

A$66K/yr

(A$66K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Dec 21, 2025

A$66K/yr

A$66K • A$0

Trainee Engineer

1-3 years

A$53K/yr

(A$53K • A$0)

Adelaide

submitted on Oct 30, 2025

A$53K/yr

A$53K • A$0

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Trainee Engineer

1-3 years

A$114K/yr

(A$102K • A$12K)

Bracknell

submitted on Sep 25, 2025

A$114K/yr

A$102K • A$12K

Trainee Engineer

0-1 year

A$73K/yr

(A$73K • A$0)

Hornsby

submitted on Dec 2, 2024

A$73K/yr

A$73K • A$0

Trainee Engineer

0-1 year

A$59K - A$69K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Nov 3, 2024

A$59K - A$69K/yr

Trainee Engineer

0-1 year

A$77K/yr

(A$77K • A$0)

Haymarket

submitted on Oct 30, 2024

A$77K/yr

A$77K • A$0

Trainee Engineer

1-3 years

A$55K - A$65K/yr

Parramatta

submitted on Oct 22, 2024

A$55K - A$65K/yr

Trainee Engineer

0-1 year

A$62K/yr

(A$62K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Sep 4, 2024

A$62K/yr

A$62K • A$0

Trainee Engineer

1-3 years

A$50K - A$58K/yr

Penrith

submitted on Jul 22, 2024

A$50K - A$58K/yr

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