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Principal Engineer, Civil

Average Experienced Principal Engineer, Civil Salary in Australia

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AU$153,287
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
25%
A$137k
MEDIAN
A$153k
75%
A$173k

The average salary for a Principal Engineer, Civil is AU$153,287 in 2025

Base Salary
AU$137k - AU$173k
Bonus
AU$0 - AU$5k
Profit Sharing
AU$0 - AU$5k
Total Pay
AU$142k - AU$175k
Based on 9 salary profiles (last updated Jul 05 2021)
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Common Health Benefits for a Principal Engineer, Civil

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Gender Breakdown for Principal Engineer, Civils

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100.0%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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