Environmental Engineer Salary in Australia
Environmental engineers design solutions to protect and improve the environment. The Australia median is $153,368 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$153,368
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,769
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$153,368
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$73.73
varies by city
Environmental Engineer salary by city in Australia
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle, NSW | $153,368 | $12,769 | 0% |
| Canberra, ACT | $153,368 | $12,769 | 0% |
| Sunshine Coast, QLD | $153,368 | $12,769 | 0% |
| Wollongong, NSW | $153,368 | $12,769 | 0% |
| Hobart, TAS | $153,368 | $12,769 | 0% |
| Darwin, NT | $153,368 | $12,769 | 0% |
| Mackay, QLD | $153,368 | $12,769 | 0% |
| Sydney, NSW | $115,893 | $9,646 | -24% |
| Melbourne, VIC | $108,260 | $9,022 | -29% |
| Brisbane, QLD | $104,096 | $8,675 | -32% |
| Perth, WA | $98,544 | $8,189 | -36% |
| Adelaide, SA | $92,992 | $7,772 | -39% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a environmental engineer make in Australia?
- The national median environmental engineer salary in Australia is about $221,000 per year ($18,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $134,000 to $221,000.
- Which Australia city pays environmental engineers the most?
- Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $221,000 per year.
- Which Australia city pays environmental engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $134,000 per year for a environmental engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a environmental engineer in Australia?
- Across Australia cities we cover, environmental engineer pay commonly spans from about $90,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $303,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Australia cities have environmental engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes environmental engineer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
- Is environmental engineer in demand in Australia?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.