Nationally, the median is $80,000 — Northern Territory sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary of $80,000 — after $14,788 income tax and $1,600 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
Reported total pay for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Airnorth★ 2.3 | $115,966 | $111,524 – $120,409 |
| Airbus★ 4.0 | $114,887 | $109,265 – $120,509 |
| Air North★ 3.2 | $105,038 | $100,650 – $109,426 |
| Australian Army★ 3.6 | $89,363 | $85,691 – $93,035 |
| Aerotech Aviation★ 3.3 | $80,000 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $60,000 – $80,000 |
| Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage | $79,978 | $76,883 – $83,072 |