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Electrical Engineer salary in Brisbane, 2026
Core range A$85 to 130k a year at 3 to 7 years; A$75k to A$180k across the published market. Estimate built between published anchors, labelled and reviewed.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | A$55k | A$60 to 80k | A$100k |
| 3 to 7 years | A$75k | A$85 to 130k | A$180k |
| 8 to 15 years | A$110k | A$140 to 220k | A$300k |
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Electrical Engineer · Brisbane, Australia · 3 to 7 years
Core range A$85 to 130k a year
A$75k
Low outlier: junior consultant or regional roles only
A$85 to 130k
Core range, where most offers land
A$180k
High outlier: private sector lead with specialist skills
City context
Brisbane is Queensland state capital and a major engineering and resources support hub; salaries slightly below Sydney Melbourne peaks.
ABS Average Weekly Earnings, Australia 2023
Employer-type premium
Large consulting firms, utilities and mining contractors pay premiums versus small local firms.
Hays Salary Guide Australia 2024
Skill premium
Power systems, HV protection, PLC and control systems command higher pay.
Hays Salary Guide Australia 2024
Typical annual increase
3 to 5% typical yearly merit increases for engineers in Australia.
Hays Salary Guide Australia 2024
Sources: Hays Salary Guide Australia (2024); Australian Bureau of Statistics Average Weekly Earnings, Australia (2023). This range is interpolated between the published survey rows either side of it and reviewed before it is promoted to verified; a figure outside the published market is never shown. Ask inside the core; use the outliers to spot a low offer or a real niche premium.
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