▼1%
AU$118,990
Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
10%
A$72k
MEDIAN
A$119k
90%
A$147k
The average salary for a Performance Engineer is AU$118,990 in 2025
Base Salary
AU$72k - AU$147k
Bonus
AU$0 - AU$5k
Total Pay
AU$87k - AU$160k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Performance Engineers?
▲3%
What Do Performance Engineers Do?
Performance Engineer Tasks
- Monitor and report on day to day network performance.
- Isolate performance issues, and recommend and implement solutions.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to review performance and trends with vendors.
- Develop and conduct performance and stress tests, and analyze data.
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Common Health Benefits for a Performance Engineer
Medical
38%
Dental
15%
Vision
15%
None
62%
Gender Breakdown for Performance Engineers
Male
83.3%
Female
16.7%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Performance Engineers
What is the highest pay for Performance Engineers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Performance Engineer is A$147k / year
What is the lowest pay for Performance Engineers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Performance Engineer is A$72k / year
How can Performance Engineers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Performance 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 Performance Engineer that oversees more junior Performance Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.