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Waste Management Engineer

Average Waste Management Engineer Salary in Australia

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AU$62,000
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Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
25%
A$52k
MEDIAN
A$62k
75%
A$98k

The average salary for a Waste Management Engineer is AU$62,000 in 2025

Base Salary
AU$52k - AU$98k
Total Pay
AU$50k - AU$76k
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated Mar 09 2021)
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What Do Waste Management Engineers Do?

Waste Management Engineer Tasks
  • Develop, implement, and maintain safety management and training programs, procedures, and regulations.
  • Lead waste management team, directing activities and monitoring policy and practice compliance.
  • Conduct or oversee waste process testing, taking and measuring samples and recording results.
  • Track and review documentation and recordkeeping procedures, coordinating or conducting audits.
  • Manage waste storage and facility inspections to ensure proper waste disposal.
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Common Health Benefits for a Waste Management Engineer

Medical
20%
None
80%

Gender Breakdown for Waste Management Engineers

Male
60.0%
Female
40.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Waste Management Engineers

What is the highest pay for Waste Management Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Waste Management Engineer is A$NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Waste Management Engineers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Waste Management Engineer is A$NaN / year

How can Waste Management Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Waste Management 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 Waste Management Engineer that oversees more junior Waste Management Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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