Nationally, the median is $90,000 — South Australia sits $50,000 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Production Engineer salary of $140,000 — after $33,138 income tax and $2,800 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
Reported total pay for Production Engineer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| BHP★ 4.0 | $210,571 | $202,106 – $219,036 |
| Santos★ 3.4 | $180,000 | $140,000 – $248,000 |
| Iluka Resources★ 3.7 | $139,583 | $133,359 – $145,807 |
| Balco★ 3.2 | $120,000 | $120,000 – $120,000 |
| Flinders Operating Services | $102,962 | $95,448 – $110,002 |
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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.
| WP Engine★ 3.4 | $100,259 | $96,773 – $103,744 |
| GFG Alliance★ 3.2 | $94,000 | $90,000 – $98,000 |
| Complete Homecare★ 3.6 | $76,700 | $73,674 – $79,726 |
| LifeStyle Bakery★ 2.4 | $67,500 | $65,000 – $70,000 |
| Rising Sun Pictures★ 3.3 | $60,000 | $60,000 – $60,000 |
| EC Carpets★ 3.8 | $57,541 | $53,352 – $61,730 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $57,304 | $57,304 – $57,304 |
| Inghams Enterprises★ 3.5 | $49,400 | $42,346 – $51,376 |
| CooperSurgical★ 2.4 | $49,400 | $49,400 – $49,400 |
| Infuse Bottling★ 2.3 | $49,000 | $48,000 – $50,000 |
| Mr X★ 3.6 | $45,000 | $45,000 – $45,000 |
| Savers★ 3.0 | $41,496 | $41,496 – $53,352 |
| Phoenix Society★ 2.1 | $33,534 | $28,400 – $41,345 |