Industrial Engineer Salary in Australia
Industrial engineers optimize processes, systems, and organizations for efficiency. The Australia median is $158,225 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$158,225
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,185
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$158,225
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$76.07
varies by city
Industrial Engineer salary by city in Australia
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle, NSW | $158,225 | $13,185 | 0% |
| Canberra, ACT | $158,225 | $13,185 | 0% |
| Sunshine Coast, QLD | $158,225 | $13,185 | 0% |
| Wollongong, NSW | $158,225 | $13,185 | 0% |
| Hobart, TAS | $158,225 | $13,185 | 0% |
| Darwin, NT | $158,225 | $13,185 | 0% |
| Mackay, QLD | $158,225 | $13,185 | 0% |
| Sydney, NSW | $120,057 | $9,993 | -24% |
| Melbourne, VIC | $111,729 | $9,299 | -29% |
| Brisbane, QLD | $104,096 | $8,675 | -34% |
| Perth, WA | $103,402 | $8,605 | -35% |
| Adelaide, SA | $92,992 | $7,772 | -41% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a industrial engineer make in Australia?
- The national median industrial engineer salary in Australia is about $228,000 per year ($19,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $134,000 to $228,000.
- Which Australia city pays industrial engineers the most?
- Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $228,000 per year.
- Which Australia city pays industrial engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $134,000 per year for a industrial engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a industrial engineer in Australia?
- Across Australia cities we cover, industrial engineer pay commonly spans from about $91,200 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $313,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Australia cities have industrial engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes industrial engineer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
- Is industrial engineer in demand in Australia?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +12% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.