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
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle, NSW | $216,519 | $18,043 | 0% |
| Canberra, ACT | $216,519 | $18,043 | 0% |
| Sunshine Coast, QLD | $216,519 | $18,043 | 0% |
| Wollongong, NSW | $216,519 | $18,043 | 0% |
| Hobart, TAS | $216,519 | $18,043 | 0% |
| Darwin, NT | $216,519 | $18,043 | 0% |
| Mackay, QLD | $216,519 | $18,043 | 0% |
| Sydney, NSW | $161,001 | $13,394 | -26% |
| Melbourne, VIC | $155,450 | $12,977 | -28% |
| Perth, WA | $145,734 | $12,144 | -33% |
| Brisbane, QLD | $142,264 | $11,867 | -34% |
| Adelaide, SA | $125,609 | $10,479 | -42% |
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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.