Salary of Mechanical Engineer in Australia 2026

How much does a Mechanical Engineer earn?

$105,361 / Annual
Based on 12 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $75,000 Average salary: $105,361 Maximum: $12,500

Minimum
$75,000 Average salary
$105,361 Maximum
$12,500

$8,780 / Monthly
Based on 12 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $6,250 Average salary: $8,780 Maximum: $1,042

Minimum
$6,250 Average salary
$8,780 Maximum
$1,042

$293 / Daily
Based on 12 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $208 Average salary: $293 Maximum: $35

Minimum
$208 Average salary
$293 Maximum
$35

$55 / Hourly
Based on 12 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $39 Average salary: $55 Maximum: $7

Minimum
$39 Average salary
$55 Maximum
$7

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Mechanical Engineer in Australia

Mechanical Engineer

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sandvik Full-time

Sandvik Mining | Location: Virginia, Brisbane – Flexible working arrangements opportunitiesJob Type: Full-time,...
Mechanical Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 7 hours ago

Brisbane, QL, Australia Wood Full-time

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Brisbane...
Mechanical Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 7 hours ago

Perth, Australia Skill Match Recruit Full-time $85,000 - $95,000 Contract

Job Description: 2026-Aug-21 to 2026-Sep-22Mechanical Engineer Otago Drilling Pty Ltd Perth...

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Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
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Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
General Practitioner	$24,146	View listings
Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings
Senior Web Developer	$19,200	View listings
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Salary comparison

FAQ - Mechanical Engineer

The average salary for Mechanical Engineer is AUD105,361 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 12 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Mechanical Engineer in Australia.

The lowest salary of Mechanical Engineer per year in Australia is AUD75,000

The highest salary for Mechanical Engineer per year in Australia is AUD12,500

Data updated: September 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: 12 job postings with salary.