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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Australia

Site reliability engineers keep large-scale systems fast, available, and resilient. The Australia median is $245,666 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$245,666
per year
Monthly (national)
$20,472
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$245,666
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$118.11
varies by city

Site Reliability Engineer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$245,666
Canberra, ACT$245,666
Sunshine Coast, QLD$245,666
Wollongong, NSW$245,666
Hobart, TAS$245,666
Darwin, NT$245,666
Mackay, QLD$245,666
Sydney, NSW$179,739
Melbourne, VIC$177,657
Brisbane, QLD$166,553
Perth, WA$161,001
Adelaide, SA$147,122

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a site reliability engineer make in Australia?
The national median site reliability engineer salary in Australia is about $354,000 per year ($29,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $212,000 to $354,000.
Which Australia city pays site reliability engineers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $354,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays site reliability engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $212,000 per year for a site reliability engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a site reliability engineer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, site reliability engineer pay commonly spans from about $137,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $517,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have site reliability engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes site reliability engineer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is site reliability engineer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +22% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.