How much does Network Engineer make?

The average salary for Network Engineer is A$106,500 per year or A$51 per hour, with top earners making up to A$184,461 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$84,813 (25th percentile) to A$130,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1219 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Network Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for Network Engineer?

The highest salary for Network Engineer is A$130,000 per year, A$10,833 per month or A$63 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Network Engineer?

The lowest salary for Network Engineer is A$84,813 per year, A$7,068 per month or A$41 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Network Engineers?

Network engineers salaries strongly vary on the basis of experience, with entry-level network engineers usually earning under the average salary. With experience, however, they may progress into roles that pay well over the average. To increase their earning potential, network engineers might become a team leader or manager. They might also gain additional training in order to specialise in an area, or become a consultant for businesses on a freelance basis.

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Network Engineer Salaries

Network Engineer Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$80K - A$120K/yr

A$99K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$8K/yrAverage

A$5K - A$10K/yrRange

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Last updated Apr 9, 20261.2K Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Network Engineer

A$80K–A$119K/yr

Senior Network Engineer

A$110K–A$150K/yr

Principal Network Engineer

A$124K–A$192K/yr

Popular companies for Network Engineers in Australia

1,581 results

Fujitsu3.6★

A$91K - A$115K/yr Total pay

A$93K Median

Network Engineer

Macquarie Technology Group3.3★

A$60K - A$146K/yr Total pay

A$110K Median

Network Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services3.5★

A$75K - A$121K/yr Total pay

A$80K Median

Network Engineer

Rio Tinto3.8★

A$97K - A$126K/yr Total pay

A$114K Median

Network Engineer

Data#33.6★

A$76K - A$97K/yr Total pay

A$90K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Network 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

Network Engineer

4-6 years

A$101K - A$117K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on Dec 10, 2025

A$101K - A$117K/yr

Network Engineer

4-6 years

A$125K/yr

(A$125K • A$0)

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on Dec 10, 2025

A$125K/yr

A$125K • A$0

Network Engineer

1-3 years

A$126K/yr

(A$126K • A$0)

Melbourne

submitted on Dec 2, 2025

A$126K/yr

A$126K • A$0

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Network Engineer

7-9 years

A$127K/yr

(A$125K • A$2K)

Melbourne

submitted on Dec 1, 2025

A$127K/yr

A$125K • A$2K

Network Engineer

4-6 years

A$146K/yr

(A$146K • A$0)

Castle Hill

submitted on Nov 29, 2025

A$146K/yr

A$146K • A$0

Network Engineer

10-14 years

A$186K/yr

(A$186K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Nov 28, 2025

A$186K/yr

A$186K • A$0

Network Engineer

1-3 years

A$117K/yr

(A$111K • A$6K)

Melbourne

submitted on Nov 24, 2025

A$117K/yr

A$111K • A$6K

Network Engineer

10-14 years

A$99K/yr

(A$99K • A$0)

Wagga Wagga

submitted on Nov 24, 2025

A$99K/yr

A$99K • A$0

Network Engineer

1-3 years

A$91K/yr

(A$91K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Nov 20, 2025

A$91K/yr

A$91K • A$0

Network Engineer

1-3 years

A$65K/yr

(A$65K • A$0)

Brisbane

submitted on Nov 20, 2025

A$65K/yr

A$65K • A$0

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