Project Engineer salary in Western Australia
The median Project Engineer salary in Western Australia is $115,000 a year, or about $87,680 after tax.
Updated 27 September 2026
Nationally, the median is $112,595 — Western Australia sits $2,405 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Project Engineer salary of $115,000 — after $25,020 income tax and $2,300 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside Energy★ 3.9 | $162,700 | $110,300 – $256,400 |
| Fortescue★ 3.5 | $157,500 | $90,000 – $168,000 |
| BHP★ 3.9 | $155,000 | $90,500 – $203,204 |
| Rio Tinto★ 3.8 | $150,000 | $91,720 – $210,000 |
| Santos★ 3.0 | $150,000 | $129,000 – $210,000 |
| Laing O'Rourke★ 3.8 | $144,700 | $134,800 – $158,060 |
| Downer★ 3.2 | $133,158 | $99,000 – $160,800 |
| UGL★ 3.7 | $130,000 | $87,991 – $162,800 |
| BMD Group★ 3.7 | $130,000 | $115,000 – $150,000 |
| Oceaneering International★ 4.0 | $127,500 | $110,000 – $155,000 |
| Georgiou Group★ 4.0 | $125,000 | $88,000 – $147,000 |
| Wood★ 3.6 | $125,000 | $90,000 – $153,330 |
| Duratec (Australia)★ 3.3 | $125,000 | $73,191 – $135,000 |
| Civmec★ 3.5 | $120,000 | $77,400 – $152,000 |
| Monadelphous★ 3.9 | $117,500 | $73,000 – $148,100 |
| Honeywell Technologies★ 4.2 | $110,000 | $93,000 – $131,000 |
| Civcon Civil & Project Management★ 2.8 | $100,000 | $70,000 – $160,000 |
| EnerMech★ 3.0 | $100,000 | $77,500 – $135,000 |
| Hofmann Engineering★ 2.3 | $82,000 | $70,000 – $96,000 |
Project Engineer salary by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Project Engineer salary FAQs
How much does a Project Engineer earn in Western Australia?
The median base salary for a Project Engineer in Western Australia is $115,000 a year before tax (source: Market data · 650 salary reports).
What is the take-home pay for a Project Engineer in Western Australia?
On the median salary of $115,000, estimated take-home pay is $87,680 a year, or about $3,372 a fortnight, after $25,020 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 Western Australia?
The 10th to 90th percentile range is $74,100 to $150,000 a year, so most reported salaries fall between those figures.
How does Western Australia pay compare with the national median for this role?
The Western Australia median is $2,405 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 $13,800 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.