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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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AU Typical Range

$78k$138k

AU Median

$102k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $74k$122k

Salary by experience level

Graduate (0–2 yrs)

AU$68k – $88k
NZNZD $64k – $82k

Engineer (2–5 yrs)

AU$88k – $115k
NZNZD $82k – $104k

Senior (5+ yrs)

AU$115k – $150k
NZNZD $104k – $135k

Principal

AU$148k – $190k
NZNZD $134k – $170k

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

ArupHyder ConsultingMott MacDonaldArcadisJohn HollandLendlease

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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