Marine Engineer salary in Australia
Updated 23 July 2026
Take-home on the median Marine Engineer salary of $120,000 — after $26,520 income tax and $2,400 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Marine Engineer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Santos★ 3.4 | $220,637 | $212,274 – $229,000 |
| BHP★ 4.0 | $216,937 | $209,273 – $224,601 |
| OSM Maritime Group★ 4.2 | $170,000 | $150,000 – $194,000 |
| Spirit of Tasmania★ 3.6 | $167,225 | $160,831 – $173,618 |
| US Navy★ 3.8 | $160,000 | $160,000 – $160,000 |
| TAFE NSW★ 3.1 | $149,183 | $142,830 – $155,537 |
| Petrofac★ 3.8 | $143,622 | $138,542 – $148,702 |
| Atlas Professionals★ 4.2 | $140,000 | $120,000 – $160,000 |
| Teekay Shipping (Australia)★ 4.4 | $130,489 | $125,713 – $135,266 |
| Hays★ 3.7 | $124,053 | $118,797 – $129,290 |
| Australian Department of Defense★ 3.6 | $120,958 | $116,111 – $125,804 |
| Australian Government, Department of Defence★ 3.7 | $112,419 | $108,282 – $116,555 |
| Royal Australian Navy★ 3.4 | $101,250 | $85,000 – $117,500 |
| US Army★ 3.9 | $99,453 | $95,340 – $103,565 |
| Aurecon★ 3.7 | $95,069 | $90,667 – $99,472 |
| RPR Trades | $59,774 | $57,442 – $62,106 |
Marine Engineer pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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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 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.