Nationally, the median is $95,000 — South Australia sits $15,000 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Automation 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 Automation Engineer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| ElectraNet★ 3.9 | $206,372 | $198,399 – $214,344 |
| GE★ 4.1 | $181,310 | $174,269 – $188,352 |
| PepsiCo★ 3.8 | $148,187 | $142,327 – $154,047 |
| Optus★ 3.4 | $109,787 | $105,460 – $114,113 |
| Efex (Australia)★ 2.4 | $95,485 | $91,978 – $98,991 |
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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.
| DXC Technology★ 3.4 | $80,368 | $77,431 – $83,305 |
| Tindo Solar★ 3.5 | $79,942 | $77,248 – $82,637 |
| Automated Solutions Australia★ 4.4 | $72,500 | $65,000 – $80,000 |
| News Corp★ 3.3 | $70,334 | $67,607 – $73,062 |
| Vinpac Group★ 4.2 | $60,312 | $57,800 – $62,824 |
| PwC★ 3.6 | $58,283 | $55,912 – $60,654 |
| Qorvo★ 3.5 | $48,187 | $46,014 – $50,361 |