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Salary in Engineering in the Queensland region

Market pay levels based on 6 offers with salary.

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Recalculated from open vacancies where the employer states pay.

Median176 250 $Half of offers pay more, half pay less
Average143 308 $Arithmetic mean of all offers
Lower quartile154 700 $25% of offers pay less
Upper quartile176 250 $25% of offers pay more

How pay is distributed

The band covers the middle half of the market (25th–75th percentile), the line marks the median.

Lower quartile154 700 $
Median176 250 $
Upper quartile176 250 $

What the numbers mean

  • Half of all offers fall between 154 700 $ and 176 250 $.
  • Every fourth offer pays more than 176 250 $.
  • The upper quartile is 14% above the lower one.
  • The average (143 308 $) is 19% below the median — many offers sit at the lower end.
  • The sample is small (6 offers), so treat the numbers as a rough guide.

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Company not specified Brisbane ·

Civil Engineer and Project Lead

124 800 – 208 000 $

Civil Engineers & Project Leads - Mining / Major Civil Infrastructure Brisbane & Gladstone, QLD | Contract Opportunities | $60-$100/hr Super We are... Company: Northbridge Recruitment View…

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Heston MRO Pty Ltd Brisbane ·

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) - Brisbane

from 152 481 $

Heston MRO Pty Ltd (Heston MRO) is a provider of world class aircraft maintenance services to a wide variety of domestic and international airlines. With operations at all major airports in…

Full timeOn-siteBrisbane
SocialbleTech Jimboomba ·

Painter

80 001 – 100 000 $

PACIFIC PAINTING AND COATINGS PTY LTD We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Painter to join our team. This is a full-time role for someone who is proactive and hands-on, with strong ex…

Full timeOn-siteJimboomba
Heston MRO Pty Ltd Brisbane ·

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Brisbane

91 414 – 94 475 $

Job description Since 1992, Heston MRO has provided a wide range of services to domestic and international airline companies. Our offerings include aircraft storage, engine on-wing maintena…

Full timeOn-siteBrisbane
Company not specified Rockhampton ·

Multiple Positions - OPERATORS CIVIL

81 120 – 93 600 $

Job details Civil Operators $39 - $45 p/h penalties (pending experience) Located in Banana Shire Region, QLD Immediate Start About Our Client: Our... Company: Workpac Location: Rockhampton…

Full timeOn-siteRockhampton
Recruitment Innovations Pty Ltd Mackay ·

Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

75 000 – 90 000 $

De Goey Contractors PTY LTD are currently looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson to join their team in Paget QLD. Duties & Responsibilities: - D…

Full timeOn-siteMackay

Frequently asked questions

Why show the median instead of the average?

The median (176 250 $) is the middle of the market: half of the offers pay more and half pay less. Unlike the average (143 308 $), it is not skewed by a handful of very high salaries.

What does the typical range mean?

From 154 700 $ to 176 250 $ is the middle half of all offers — the 25th to 75th percentile. A quarter of vacancies pay below 154 700 $ and a quarter above 176 250 $.

Where does the data come from?

From 6 open vacancies with a stated salary that Finder collects from public sources. Numbers are recalculated as the selection changes.

How do I tell whether I am paid fairly?

Compare your pay with the median and the quartiles: near 176 250 $ is the market level, above 176 250 $ is the strong quarter, below 154 700 $ is a reason to negotiate. Use the “Compare my salary” button on this page.

How we calculate salaries

Short methodology and the data behind these numbers.

  1. 1We collect offersOnly vacancies from open sources where the employer states pay are used.
  2. 2We normalise themA salary range is reduced to one comparable value per vacancy.
  3. 3We compute percentilesMedian, quartiles and the average are calculated from at least 5 offers; otherwise the wider country market is shown.
  4. 4We refresh the numbersStatistics are recomputed as new vacancies appear and closed ones drop out.

Figures are pay as published by employers: taxes, bonuses and seniority inside a grade are not accounted for.