Aerospace Engineer salary in Queensland
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $98,500 — Queensland sits $15,500 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Aerospace Engineer salary of $114,000 — after $24,720 income tax and $2,280 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Aerospace Engineer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Aero★ 2.8 | $158,238 | $151,915 – $164,581 |
| Emesent★ 3.7 | $130,105 | $123,938 – $136,273 |
| Ingenio Design | $120,146 | $115,948 – $124,345 |
| Royal Australian Air Force★ 4.0 | $117,000 | $110,000 – $131,000 |
| Nova Systems★ 3.9 | $115,056 | $109,810 – $120,302 |
| Boeing Defense, Space & Security★ 3.7 | $113,205 | $108,734 – $117,675 |
| Northrop Grumman★ 3.8 | $109,055 | $103,807 – $114,303 |
| Qatar Airways★ 3.6 | $100,423 | $96,661 – $104,185 |
| Airbus★ 4.0 | $96,880 | $93,795 – $99,964 |
| Boeing★ 3.8 | $85,823 | $82,631 – $89,015 |
| V-TOL Aerospace★ 3.0 | $50,187 | $48,128 – $52,247 |
| HeliMods★ 3.6 | $41,730 | $39,920 – $43,540 |
Aerospace Engineer pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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