💰 2026 Salary Aggregation Report

Security Engineer Salary in Australia

The average salary for a Security Engineer in Australia is $116,000 / yr. Based on active job data and cloud hiring demand.

Entry Level

$92,000

Average (Mid-Level)

$116,000

Senior / Expert

$140,000+

Live Market Demand in Australia

We are currently tracking 181+ open roles for Security Engineers hiring right now. The market is incredibly active.

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