Salary of Data Engineer in Australia 2026

How much does a Data Engineer earn?

$11,835 / 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: $115,123 Average salary: $11,835 Maximum: $13,333

Minimum
$115,123 Average salary
$11,835 Maximum
$13,333

$986 / 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: $9,594 Average salary: $986 Maximum: $1,111

Minimum
$9,594 Average salary
$986 Maximum
$1,111

$33 / 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: $320 Average salary: $33 Maximum: $37

Minimum
$320 Average salary
$33 Maximum
$37

$6 / 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: $60 Average salary: $6 Maximum: $7

Minimum
$60 Average salary
$6 Maximum
$7

Salary data updated: July 2026

Salary of Data Engineer in Australia

Data Engineer

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia NCS Australia Full-time

Company DescriptionAt NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on...
Data Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kinetic Full-time

Initial12 month max-term contract with view to move to permanancy Brisbane location with true flexibility on...
Data Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia NCS Group Australia Full-time

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and...

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FAQ - Data Engineer

The average salary for Data Engineer is AUD11,835 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 12 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 AUD115,123

The highest salary for Data Engineer per year in Australia is AUD13,333

Data updated: July 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.