Engineering

Mining Engineer Salary in Australia

Mining Engineers design and manage extraction operations for minerals and resources. This is one of the highest-paid engineering roles in Australia, particularly in Western Australia and Queensland. Seek listings often include FIFO or DIDO arrangements with additional site allowances.

AU Typical Range

$110k$210k

AU Median

$158k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $98k$185k

Salary by experience level

Graduate (0–3 yrs)

AU$90k – $120k
NZNZD $82k – $108k

Engineer (3–7 yrs)

AU$120k – $170k
NZNZD $108k – $152k

Senior (7+ yrs)

AU$170k – $220k
NZNZD $152k – $198k

Principal / Supt

AU$210k – $280k
NZNZD $190k – $252k

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $158k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$115,042

Monthly

$9,587

Fortnightly

$4,425

Common employers on Seek

BHPRio TintoFortescueNewmontGlencoreSouth32

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Mining Engineer salary in Australia?

The average Mining Engineer salary in Australia is around $158k per year, with a typical Seek range of $110k – $210k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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What does a Mining Engineer take home after tax in Australia?

At the median salary of $158k, take-home pay is approximately $115,042 per year ($9,587 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.

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