Data Engineer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Data Engineers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $112,500 and $200,000. That sits 78% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 26 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 35th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane
💰 Data Engineer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$112,500 – $200,000
Median: $160,000
Mid level $111,500 – $200,000
Senior level $140,000 – $200,000
Overall $112k–$200k Mid $111k–$200k Senior $140k–$200k $108k $127k $147k $166k $186k $206k
⚠ Low confidence 26 listings · 01/06/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Brisbane Market

Data Engineers in Brisbane earned $160,000 from 26 listings, with no prior month comparison. This is a strong national-median salary even relative to Sydney and Melbourne, with all three cities converging at $155,000 to $160,000. The senior cohort (11 listings) shows a $160,000 median, while the mid level (14 listings) comes in at $146,250. At 78% above Brisbane's all-roles median, this is one of Brisbane's highest-premium roles. The small sample size makes this directional rather than definitive.

Take Home Pay (based on median $160,000)

Weekly (net)
~$2,164
Monthly (net)
~$9,378
Annual (net)
~$112,533
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $178,400

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Data Engineer in Brisbane?
Mid-level Data Engineers in Brisbane earn $111,500 to $146,250 (14 listings). Proficiency in cloud data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, or BigQuery), experience with Python and SQL pipelines, and data modelling skills are the baseline requirements. Moving to the senior rate of $160,000 requires ownership of production data pipeline architecture.
Is $160,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes, decisively. At $160,000 and 78% above Brisbane's all-roles median, Data Engineering is one of the best-compensated technical skills in Brisbane. Brisbane's moderate living costs make this income level particularly effective for purchasing power compared to Sydney or Melbourne peers at similar salaries.
How much does a Senior Data Engineer make in Brisbane?
Senior Data Engineers in Brisbane earn $140,000 to $200,000 (11 listings). Reaching the upper range requires expertise in large-scale distributed systems (Spark, Kafka), cloud architecture, and ideally experience in financial services or resources sector data platforms. Software Engineering in Brisbane pays $125,000, confirming the Data Engineering premium for specialised skills.

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Data Engineer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $160,000 —
Sydney $160,000 ~same
Melbourne $155,000 -3%

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