Median salary
$204,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$184k – $224k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
26.3%
5 of 19 roles
Live roles
19
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
STR
|
$244,000 | 4 |
| PO Portable | $164,000 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Melbourne pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Melbourne is $204,000 per year. Most pay falls between $184,000 (25th percentile) and $224,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $172,000 to $236,000.
These figures are computed live from 19 active Principal Engineer roles in Melbourne on JobsRadar, of which 5 (26.3%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Principal Engineer roles in Melbourne include STR and Portable.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.