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Network Engineer Salary in Australia

Network engineers design, deploy, and maintain the networks that connect systems and users. The Australia median is $162,389 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$162,389
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,532
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$162,389
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$78.07
varies by city

Network Engineer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$162,389
Canberra, ACT$162,389
Sunshine Coast, QLD$162,389
Wollongong, NSW$162,389
Hobart, TAS$162,389
Darwin, NT$162,389
Mackay, QLD$162,389
Sydney, NSW$122,833
Melbourne, VIC$115,199
Brisbane, QLD$107,566
Perth, WA$106,178
Adelaide, SA$95,768

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a network engineer make in Australia?
The national median network engineer salary in Australia is about $234,000 per year ($19,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $138,000 to $234,000.
Which Australia city pays network engineers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $234,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays network engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $138,000 per year for a network engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a network engineer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, network engineer pay commonly spans from about $89,100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $326,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have network engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes network engineer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is network engineer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.