Engineering
Structural Engineer Salary in Australia
Structural Engineers design and assess load-bearing elements in buildings and infrastructure. The ongoing residential and commercial construction boom in Australia keeps Seek busy with structural engineering listings, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Donate via PayPalAU Typical Range
$78k – $138k
AU Median
$102k
NZ Typical Range
NZD $74k – $122k
Salary by experience level
Graduate (0–2 yrs)
Engineer (2–5 yrs)
Senior (5+ yrs)
Principal
Estimated take-home pay (AU median)
Based on $102k gross, ATO 2026–27 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.
Annual
$78,840
Monthly
$6,570
Fortnightly
$3,032
Common employers on Seek
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What is the average Structural Engineer salary in Australia?
The average Structural Engineer salary in Australia is around $102k per year, with a typical Seek range of $78k – $138k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.
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What does a Structural Engineer take home after tax in Australia?
At the median salary of $102k, take-home pay is approximately $78,840 per year ($6,570 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2026–27 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.