Project Engineer Salary in Adelaide (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Project Engineers in Adelaide earn a median salary of $127,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $125,000 and $165,000. That sits 59% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 18th percentile in Adelaide ↑ +1 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$125,000 – $165,000

Median: $127,500

May $145k

Jun $127k

↓ Trending down

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level

$125,000 – $170,500

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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Bottom 10% $125,000 Median $127,500 $165,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

The median dropped $17.5k month on month, from $145k to $127,500, on a near-static 21 listings, a sharp move on thin data. Adelaide also sits well below the other capitals for the role: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney all show $160k, a $32.5k gap. The local premium is still large (59% above Adelaide's $80k all-roles median), because engineering pay towers over the city's lower-wage base. Based on a small sample of 21, treat the drop as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $127,500)

Weekly (net)

~$1,783

Monthly (net)

~$7,726

Annual (net)

~$92,708

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $142,162

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 Project Engineer in Adelaide?

There is little junior tier here; the mid-level band starts around $125k, because project engineering is a degree-qualified role people reach after graduate engineering years. Reaching the top comes from sector and project scale: defence, resources and major infrastructure (Adelaide's defence sector is a key employer) pay above smaller commercial work, and an engineering degree plus project-delivery experience is the baseline.

Is $127,500 a good salary in Adelaide?

Yes, though with a caveat. At $127,500 the median is 59% above Adelaide's $80k all-roles median and nets roughly $93k after tax, strong local money. The catch is interstate: the same role pays $160k in every other capital, a $32.5k gap, so a location-flexible project engineer earns materially more elsewhere. Within Adelaide's wage base, though, this is a high-earning role.

How much does a Senior Project Engineer make in Adelaide?

There is no separate senior tier in the data, and the recent median drop makes the band harder to read on 21 listings. The step up is into Project Manager or Engineering Manager work (Project Manager medians run $160k-plus in comparable markets), owning delivery of larger, more complex projects. Defence and infrastructure experience, plus chartered-engineer status, is what lifts pay past the band, most likely via an interstate move.

Other roles in Adelaide

Project Engineer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page)	$127,500	—
Brisbane	$160,000	+25%
Melbourne	$160,000	+25%
Perth	$160,000	+25%
Sydney	$160,000	+25%

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