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Network Engineer Salary in Australia

Network Engineers design, implement and maintain enterprise networks and connectivity infrastructure. Cisco CCNA/CCNP and cloud networking certifications are frequently requested on Seek. Government and telco roles offer the highest network engineering salaries.

AU Typical Range

$85k$148k

AU Median

$112k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $78k$132k

Salary by experience level

Junior Network Engineer

AU$75k – $95k
NZNZD $68k – $88k

Network Engineer

AU$95k – $125k
NZNZD $88k – $112k

Senior / Lead

AU$125k – $160k
NZNZD $112k – $143k

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $112k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$85,372

Monthly

$7,114

Fortnightly

$3,284

Common employers on Seek

TelstraOptusVerizonDXC TechnologyDefenceNBN Co

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Network Engineer salary in Australia?

The average Network Engineer salary in Australia is around $112k per year, with a typical Seek range of $85k – $148k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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

At the median salary of $112k, take-home pay is approximately $85,372 per year ($7,114 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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