Project Engineer salary in Australian Capital Territory
The median Project Engineer salary in Australian Capital Territory is $109,000 a year, or about $83,600 after tax.
Updated 27 September 2026
Nationally, the median is $112,595 — Australian Capital Territory sits $3,595 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Project Engineer salary of $109,000 — after $23,220 income tax and $2,180 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
Project Engineer salary by employer
Reported total pay for Project Engineer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Kinexus★ 3.8 | $234,413 | $226,153 – $242,673 |
| Built.★ 3.7 | $139,144 | $134,019 – $144,269 |
| John Holland★ 3.9 | $132,500 | $120,000 – $145,000 |
| Page Group (London)★ 3.7 | $131,184 | $126,044 – $136,325 |
| Duratec (Australia)★ 3.3 | $114,944 | $111,436 – $118,452 |
| Icon Water★ 3.8 | $113,748 | $90,000 – $135,000 |
| Evoenergy (Australia)★ 3.2 | $113,559 | $109,000 – $150,000 |
| Schneider Electric★ 4.2 | $110,000 | $95,000 – $134,000 |
| Royal Australian Navy★ 3.6 | $107,529 | $103,652 – $111,405 |
| Hays★ 3.7 | $103,521 | $99,429 – $107,612 |
| Electro Optic Systems★ 2.9 | $100,800 | $85,000 – $116,600 |
| Lendlease★ 3.9 | $100,287 | $95,843 – $104,731 |
| Australian Government, Department of Defence★ 3.8 | $92,254 | $87,972 – $96,537 |
| Downer★ 3.2 | $89,000 | $86,000 – $92,000 |
| Honeywell Technologies★ 4.2 | $87,163 | $76,000 – $98,325 |
| NDY★ 3.1 | $76,445 | $73,392 – $79,498 |
| Utilstra★ 2.0 | $72,500 | $70,000 – $75,000 |
| BLOC (Australia)★ 3.3 | $72,500 | $65,000 – $80,000 |
| Aurecon★ 3.6 | $66,456 | $63,890 – $69,021 |
| ExxonMobil★ 3.5 | $9,962 | $9,541 – $10,383 |
Project Engineer salary by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Project Engineer salary FAQs
How much does a Project Engineer earn in Australian Capital Territory?
The median base salary for a Project Engineer in Australian Capital Territory is $109,000 a year before tax (source: Market data · 64 salary reports).
What is the take-home pay for a Project Engineer in Australian Capital Territory?
On the median salary of $109,000, estimated take-home pay is $83,600 a year, or about $3,215 a fortnight, after $23,220 income tax and the Medicare levy. This assumes an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt.
What is the salary range for a Project Engineer in Australian Capital Territory?
The 10th to 90th percentile range is $75,000 to $149,540 a year, so most reported salaries fall between those figures.
How does Australian Capital Territory pay compare with the national median for this role?
The Australian Capital Territory median is $3,595 below the national median of $112,595.
Does this salary include super?
No. These figures are base salary before super. At the current super guarantee, an employer would pay about $13,080 a year on top of the median salary.
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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.