The salary trajectory of a Network Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at A$100,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to A$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Network Engineer at Optus is A$123,450 per year or A$59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$192,618 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$98,289 (25th percentile) and A$156,416 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 120 salaries submitted by Optus Network Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.