Salary of Data Engineer in Australia 2026

How much does a Data Engineer earn?

$13,588 / Annual
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $10,682 Average salary: $13,588 Maximum: $19,200

Minimum
$10,682 Average salary
$13,588 Maximum
$19,200

$1,132 / Monthly
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $890 Average salary: $1,132 Maximum: $1,600

Minimum
$890 Average salary
$1,132 Maximum
$1,600

$38 / Daily
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $30 Average salary: $38 Maximum: $53

Minimum
$30 Average salary
$38 Maximum
$53

$7 / Hourly
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $6 Average salary: $7 Maximum: $10

Minimum
$6 Average salary
$7 Maximum
$10

Salary data updated: June 2026

Salary of Data Engineer in Australia

Data Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 4 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia InterWorks Full-time $130,000 - $150,000

Do you want a job that looks different every day? Have you got an unquenchable passion for data and problem solving? Are...
Data Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Entain Australia & New Zealand Full-time

Who We Are Entain is fearlessly transforming the global racing, sports and wagering industry, creating unforgettable...
Data Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 month ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia One51 | Data, Analytics & AI Consulting Full-time

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗲𝟱𝟭 One51 is a specialist Data, Analytics & AI consulting firm helping...

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General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
Consultant Intensivist	$47,083	View listings
Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa	$44,979	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
General Practitioner	$27,003	View listings
Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings
Dentist	$19,861	View listings
Senior Web Developer	$19,200	View listings
Remote Area Nurse	$19,167	View listings

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FAQ - Data Engineer

The average salary for Data Engineer is AUD13,588 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 13 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Data Engineer in Australia.

The lowest salary of Data Engineer per year in Australia is AUD10,682

The highest salary for Data Engineer per year in Australia is AUD19,200

Data updated: June 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 13 job postings with salary.