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Data Engineer Salary in Australia

Data engineers build the pipelines and warehouses that make data reliable and available. The Australia median is $215,825 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$215,825
per year
Monthly (national)
$17,974
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$215,825
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$103.76
varies by city

Data Engineer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$215,825
Canberra, ACT$215,825
Sunshine Coast, QLD$215,825
Wollongong, NSW$215,825
Hobart, TAS$215,825
Darwin, NT$215,825
Mackay, QLD$215,825
Sydney, NSW$160,307
Melbourne, VIC$157,531
Perth, WA$145,734
Brisbane, QLD$138,794
Adelaide, SA$123,527

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data engineer make in Australia?
The national median data engineer salary in Australia is about $311,000 per year ($25,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $178,000 to $311,000.
Which Australia city pays data engineers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $311,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays data engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $178,000 per year for a data engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a data engineer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, data engineer pay commonly spans from about $115,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $447,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have data engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data engineer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is data engineer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +30% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.