💰 2026 Salary Aggregation Report

Data Engineer Salary in Australia

The average salary for a Data Engineer in Australia is $106,000 / yr. Based on active job data and cloud hiring demand.

Entry Level

$84,000

Average (Mid-Level)

$106,000

Senior / Expert

$128,000+

Live Market Demand in Australia

We are currently tracking 222+ open roles for Data Engineers hiring right now. The market is incredibly active.

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