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Data Engineer Salary in Sydney

Base salary bands for data engineer roles in Sydney, adjusted from the national US reference band using a local market multiplier of 62%.

25th percentile
$78k
Median
$101k
75th percentile
$125k
90th percentile
$154k

Cost-of-living adjusted

$90k

Equivalent purchasing power at US national average cost of living

Rent burden

28.4%

Median annual rent as a share of median gross pay

Estimated openings

65

Active openings estimate for this role in Sydney

By level

Data Engineer pay by level in Sydney

LevelP25MedianP90
Entry$60k$72k$97k
Mid$78k$94k$127k
Senior$103k$122k$166k
Staff$132k$156k$221k

FAQ

Common questions

What is the average Data Engineer salary in Sydney?

The median data engineer salary in Sydney is $101k, with a typical range of $78k to $154k depending on level and company.

How far does a Data Engineer salary go in Sydney?

Adjusted for local cost of living, the median data engineer salary in Sydney is equivalent to about $90k of US-national purchasing power. Median rent takes up roughly 28.4% of gross pay.

How many Data Engineer openings are there in Sydney?

We estimate around 65 active data engineer openings in Sydney at any given time, scaled from the city's overall market size and hiring demand for this role.