Salary of Principal Engineer in Australia 2026

How much does a Principal Engineer earn?

$16,126 / Annual
Based on 10 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $12,478 Average salary: $16,126 Maximum: $20,833

Minimum
$12,478 Average salary
$16,126 Maximum
$20,833

$1,344 / Monthly
Based on 10 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $1,040 Average salary: $1,344 Maximum: $1,736

Minimum
$1,040 Average salary
$1,344 Maximum
$1,736

$45 / Daily
Based on 10 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $35 Average salary: $45 Maximum: $58

Minimum
$35 Average salary
$45 Maximum
$58

$8 / Hourly
Based on 10 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: $8 Maximum: $11

Minimum
$6 Average salary
$8 Maximum
$11

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Principal Engineer in Australia

Principal Engineer

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Protecht Group Full-time

About Protecht Protecht is a global leader in risk management software, helping organisations across the world identify,...
Principal Engineer

4 weeks ago

Darling Downs, QLD, Australia Queensland Government Full-time

Are you a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) seeking an opportunity to apply your expertise...
Principal Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 23 hours ago

Richmond, Melbourne VIC, Australia REA Group Full-time

Tackle complex, meaningful technical challenges at scale in an environment where quality engineering is highly valued...

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FAQ - Principal Engineer

The average salary for Principal Engineer is AUD16,126 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 10 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Principal Engineer in Australia.

The lowest salary of Principal Engineer per year in Australia is AUD12,478

The highest salary for Principal Engineer per year in Australia is AUD20,833

Data updated: August 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: 10 job postings with salary.