Project Engineer salary in New South Wales
The median Project Engineer salary in New South Wales is $114,804 a year, or about $87,547 after tax.
Updated 27 September 2026
Nationally, the median is $112,595 — New South Wales sits $2,209 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Project Engineer salary of $114,804 — after $24,961 income tax and $2,296 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Crookes Constructions★ 4.1 | $145,000 | $113,600 – $172,000 |
| John Holland★ 3.9 | $144,000 | $120,000 – $162,600 |
| Laing O'Rourke★ 3.8 | $143,000 | $119,700 – $166,800 |
| Acciona★ 3.8 | $140,000 | $101,600 – $151,500 |
| ACCIONA★ 3.7 | $140,000 | $121,300 – $172,200 |
| Lendlease★ 3.9 | $135,000 | $105,000 – $164,000 |
| CPB Contractors★ 3.7 | $135,000 | $115,000 – $151,476 |
| Sydney Water★ 3.3 | $135,000 | $74,000 – $149,000 |
| Fulton Hogan★ 4.0 | $131,500 | $90,000 – $154,200 |
| Downer★ 3.2 | $125,000 | $100,000 – $150,000 |
| Transport for NSW★ 3.5 | $120,000 | $93,000 – $140,250 |
| UGL★ 3.7 | $120,000 | $87,500 – $154,500 |
| Sydney Trains★ 3.7 | $120,000 | $99,672 – $486,400 |
| Ventia★ 3.0 | $118,500 | $100,000 – $140,000 |
| Service Stream★ 3.3 | $102,500 | $74,500 – $121,000 |
| Schneider Electric★ 4.2 | $97,000 | $77,655 – $141,000 |
| NDY★ 3.1 | $80,000 | $73,200 – $100,000 |
| WINDTECH Consultants★ 3.0 | $75,000 | $65,500 – $85,000 |
| Snowy Hydro★ 3.7 | $70,448 | $49,186 – $119,878 |
| Wipro★ 3.6 | $63,524 | $54,800 – $72,200 |
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 New South Wales?
The median base salary for a Project Engineer in New South Wales is $114,804 a year before tax (source: Market data · 1,399 salary reports).
What is the take-home pay for a Project Engineer in New South Wales?
On the median salary of $114,804, estimated take-home pay is $87,547 a year, or about $3,367 a fortnight, after $24,961 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 New South Wales?
The 10th to 90th percentile range is $75,000 to $145,900 a year, so most reported salaries fall between those figures.
How does New South Wales pay compare with the national median for this role?
The New South Wales median is $2,209 above 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 $13,776 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.