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Aerospace Engineer Salary in Australia

Aerospace engineers design and test aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems. The Australia median is $216,519 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$216,519
per year
Monthly (national)
$18,043
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$216,519
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$104.10
varies by city

Aerospace Engineer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$216,519
Canberra, ACT$216,519
Sunshine Coast, QLD$216,519
Wollongong, NSW$216,519
Hobart, TAS$216,519
Darwin, NT$216,519
Mackay, QLD$216,519
Sydney, NSW$161,001
Melbourne, VIC$155,450
Perth, WA$145,734
Brisbane, QLD$142,264
Adelaide, SA$125,609

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a aerospace engineer make in Australia?
The national median aerospace engineer salary in Australia is about $312,000 per year ($26,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $181,000 to $312,000.
Which Australia city pays aerospace engineers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $312,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays aerospace engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $181,000 per year for a aerospace engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a aerospace engineer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, aerospace engineer pay commonly spans from about $123,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $435,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have aerospace engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes aerospace engineer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is aerospace engineer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.