What are engineers in Australia actually earning in FY26/27 - and where are the pressure points?

This year's Connexus Design Engineering Salary Guide covers salary bands across Building Services, Structural, and Civil Engineering disciplines, with state-by-state breakdowns for Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. It draws on survey data from thousands of engineering professionals and LinkedIn Talent Insights, giving you a grounded view of where compensation sits today - and where retention risk is building.

Download the guide to benchmark salaries by discipline and level, understand pay compression across mid-to-senior roles, and identify the talent shortage zones shaping hiring decisions in 2026.