Hardware Engineer Salaries
Hardware Engineer salaries in Australia
Base pay
$80K - $116K/yr
$97K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$4K/yrAverage
$2K - $20K/yrRange
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Recent salaries shared by Hardware Engineer
50 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Hardware Engineer
4-6 Years
$88K/yr
$88K • $0
Collingwood
submitted on 7 June 2026
$88K/yr
$88K • $0
Hardware Engineer
4-6 Years
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
Rydalmere
submitted on 9 Apr 2026
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
Hardware Engineer
10-14 Years
$157K/yr
$154K • $3K
Bella Vista
submitted on 25 Mar 2026
$157K/yr
$154K • $3K
Hardware Engineer
1-3 Years
$80K/yr
$80K • $0
Brisbane
submitted on 5 Mar 2026
$80K/yr
$80K • $0
Hardware Engineer
4-6 Years
$96K/yr
$96K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 26 Feb 2026
$96K/yr
$96K • $0
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Hardware Engineer
1-3 Years
$109K/yr
$109K • $0
Canberra
submitted on 10 Dec 2025
$109K/yr
$109K • $0
Hardware Engineer
7-9 Years
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 4 Nov 2025
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Hardware Engineer
4-6 Years
$124K/yr
$124K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 27 Oct 2025
$124K/yr
$124K • $0
Hardware Engineer
4-6 Years
$101K - $118K/yr
Canberra
submitted on 17 Oct 2025
$101K - $118K/yr
Hardware Engineer
4-6 Years
$100K - $117K/yr
Port Melbourne
submitted on 8 June 2025
$100K - $117K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Hardware Engineer salaries
How much does a Hardware Engineer in Australia make?
The average salary for a Hardware Engineer is $100,750 per year or $48 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $360,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $82,000 (25th percentile) and $135,750 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 77 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Hardware Engineer employees in Australia as of July 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Hardware Engineer in Australia?
The highest salary for a Hardware Engineer in Australia is $135,750 per year, $11,313 per month or $65 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Hardware Engineer in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Hardware Engineer in Australia is $82,000 per year, $6,833 per month or $39 per hour.