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Chief Engineer

Average Experienced Chief Engineer Salary in Melbourne, Victoria

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AU$129,790
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
25%
A$99k
MEDIAN
A$130k
75%
A$159k

The average salary for a Chief Engineer is AU$129,790 in 2025

Base Salary
AU$99k - AU$159k
Bonus
AU$5k - AU$15k
Total Pay
AU$99k - AU$175k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Aug 01 2019)
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What Do Chief Engineers Do?

Chief Engineer Tasks
  • Supervise engineering department staff and operations, and provide technical leadership and mentoring from quotation to execution.
  • Secure internal, external, and customer funding and assist in the development, preparation, and implementation of operating and capital budgets, and control of expenditures.
  • Ensure quality assurance for facility and its services.
  • Operate, maintain, and repair equipment and machinery.
  • Develop designs, specifications, and/or software of new product development projects.
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Common Health Benefits for a Chief Engineer

Medical
20%
None
80%

Gender Breakdown for Chief Engineers

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Chief Engineers

What is the highest pay for Chief Engineers in Melbourne?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Chief Engineer in Melbourne is A$NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Chief Engineers in Melbourne?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Chief Engineer in Melbourne is A$NaN / year

How can Chief Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Chief Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Chief Engineer that oversees more junior Chief Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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