How much does Network Engineer make?

The average salary for Network Engineer is A$106,850 per year or A$51 per hour, with top earners making up to A$154,800 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$83,875 (25th percentile) to A$130,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1221 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$83,875 per year, A$6,990 per month or A$40 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$100K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$7K/yrAverage

A$4K - 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$120K/yr

Senior Network Engineer

A$105K–A$145K/yr

Principal Network Engineer

A$124K–A$192K/yr

Popular companies for Network Engineers in Australia

Ericsson4.0★

A$80K - A$105K/yr Total pay

A$90K Median

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Telstra3.8★

A$86K - A$129K/yr Total pay

A$117K Median

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Telstra Purple3.6★

A$85K - A$157K/yr Total pay

A$105K Median

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Superloop3.5★

A$75K - A$100K/yr Total pay

A$88K Median

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Accenture3.7★

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

A$85K 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

1-3 years

A$74K/yr

(A$74K • A$0)

Brisbane

submitted on Nov 20, 2025

A$74K/yr

A$74K • A$0

Network Engineer

4-6 years

A$115K - A$133K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on Nov 20, 2025

A$115K - A$133K/yr

Network Engineer

1-3 years

A$90K/yr

(A$90K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Nov 20, 2025

A$90K/yr

A$90K • A$0

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Network Engineer

15+ years

A$152K/yr

(A$152K • A$0)

Melbourne

submitted on Nov 17, 2025

A$152K/yr

A$152K • A$0

Network Engineer

4-6 years

A$97K - A$113K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Nov 13, 2025

A$97K - A$113K/yr

Network Engineer

15+ years

A$125K/yr

(A$125K • A$0)

Melbourne

submitted on Nov 12, 2025

A$125K/yr

A$125K • A$0

Network Engineer

4-6 years

A$79K/yr

(A$79K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Nov 11, 2025

A$79K/yr

A$79K • A$0

Network Engineer

1-3 years

A$115K - A$134K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Nov 11, 2025

A$115K - A$134K/yr

Network Engineer

1-3 years

A$124K/yr

(A$115K • A$9K)

Sydney

submitted on Nov 10, 2025

A$124K/yr

A$115K • A$9K

Network Engineer

15+ years

A$134K - A$157K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Nov 9, 2025

A$134K - A$157K/yr

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