Project Engineer salary in South Australia
The median Project Engineer salary in South Australia is $103,150 a year, or about $79,622 after tax.
Updated 27 September 2026
Nationally, the median is $112,595 — South Australia sits $9,445 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Project Engineer salary of $103,150 — after $21,465 income tax and $2,063 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santos★ 3.0 | $175,000 | $110,000 – $240,000 |
| Acciona★ 3.8 | $141,500 | $131,500 – $173,000 |
| BHP★ 3.9 | $130,000 | $90,000 – $146,000 |
| CPB Contractors★ 3.7 | $130,000 | $110,000 – $137,624 |
| BESIX Watpac★ 3.2 | $128,000 | $120,000 – $150,000 |
| McConnell Dowell★ 3.9 | $126,000 | $120,000 – $160,000 |
| Lendlease★ 3.9 | $120,000 | $100,000 – $135,222 |
| Exact Contracting★ 4.0 | $120,000 | $95,000 – $140,000 |
| Radlink Communications★ 4.0 | $120,000 | $70,000 – $135,311 |
| Maritime Constructions★ 3.5 | $120,000 | $80,000 – $121,000 |
| Downer★ 3.2 | $112,000 | $90,000 – $141,000 |
| Aurecon★ 3.6 | $109,250 | $68,500 – $150,000 |
| Fulton Hogan★ 4.0 | $109,200 | $70,000 – $130,000 |
| Guidera O'Connor★ 5.0 | $100,000 | $70,000 – $140,000 |
| SA Water★ 3.3 | $98,000 | $80,000 – $105,000 |
| WSP★ 3.7 | $88,000 | $76,000 – $100,000 |
| Schneider Electric★ 4.2 | $84,400 | $80,000 – $88,800 |
| ASC Australia★ 3.7 | $79,001 | $75,000 – $110,000 |
| Ferretti International★ 4.3 | $78,000 | $75,000 – $80,000 |
Project Engineer salary by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
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Project Engineer salary FAQs
How much does a Project Engineer earn in South Australia?
The median base salary for a Project Engineer in South Australia is $103,150 a year before tax (source: Market data · 187 salary reports).
What is the take-home pay for a Project Engineer in South Australia?
On the median salary of $103,150, estimated take-home pay is $79,622 a year, or about $3,062 a fortnight, after $21,465 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 South Australia?
The 10th to 90th percentile range is $70,000 to $136,297 a year, so most reported salaries fall between those figures.
How does South Australia pay compare with the national median for this role?
The South Australia median is $9,445 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 $12,378 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.