Project Engineer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Project Engineers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $92,000 and $200,000. That sits 78% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 43 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 63th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Project Engineer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$92,000 – $200,000
Median: $160,000
Jun $160k
Jul $160k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $97,000 – $172,000
Senior level $160,000 – $240,000
Overall $92k–$200k Mid $97k–$172k Senior $160k–$240k $89k $120k $152k $184k $215k $247k
Moderate confidence 43 listings (+8 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 43 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 15.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 84.1% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Bottom 10%  $92,000 Median  $160,000 $200,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Project engineers earn exactly $160,000 in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney, one of the most uniform national figures in this data. Only 15.9% of Melbourne listings stated a salary, one of the lowest disclosure rates here, though the perfect national consistency lends the figure credibility. Listings rose from 35 to 43 with no median movement. The senior band runs $160,000 to $240,000 on 13 listings, starting exactly where the overall median sits.

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 Project Engineer in Melbourne?
The $92,000 floor is lower than other capitals and likely reflects some graduate engineer listings carrying the title. Mid-level listings run $97,000 to $172,000 with a median of $150,000 across 28 listings. An accredited engineering degree plus site experience is the standard requirement, with civil, structural and mechanical disciplines dominating.
Is $160,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $160,000 a project engineer earns 77.8% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $2,164 a week, which absorbs the city's high living costs. Since every capital pays the same nominal figure, Melbourne is the weakest on a take-home basis. Estimators in Melbourne earn $150,000 and site managers $155,000, so engineering sits at the top of the local construction band.
How much does a Senior Project Engineer make in Melbourne?
Senior listings run $160,000 to $240,000 with a median of $185,000, from 13 listings. Principal engineer, design authority and engineering management on major infrastructure are what reach it. Given only one listing in six disclosed pay, treat the upper end as directional.

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Project Engineer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $160,000 0%
Adelaide $160,000 ~same
Brisbane $160,000 ~same
Perth $160,000 ~same
Sydney $160,000 ~same

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