The salary trajectory of a Structural Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at A$91,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to A$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Structural Engineer at SMEC is A$135,345 per year or A$65 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$208,445 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$108,630 (25th percentile) and A$170,345 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by SMEC Structural Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.