▲14%
AU$91,357
Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
10%
A$80k
MEDIAN
A$91k
90%
A$132k
The average salary for a Senior Structural Engineer is AU$91,357 in 2025
Base Salary
AU$80k - AU$132k
Bonus
AU$0 - AU$2k
Total Pay
AU$80k - AU$132k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Structural Engineers?
What Do Senior Structural Engineers Do?
Senior Structural Engineer Tasks
- Lead design process, including design reviews, submission and delivery.
- Create budgets and scope-of-work documents.
- Update, verify, validate, share and improve drawings and specifications.
- Resolve, document and escalate design and construction problems.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Structural Engineer
Medical
10%
None
90%
Gender Breakdown for Senior Structural Engineers
Male
80.0%
Female
20.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Senior Structural Engineers
What is the highest pay for Senior Structural Engineers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Structural Engineer is A$132k / year
What is the lowest pay for Senior Structural Engineers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Structural Engineer is A$80k / year
How can Senior Structural Engineers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Senior Structural 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 Senior Structural Engineer that oversees more junior Senior Structural Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.