Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in Sydney, Australia
A mid-level Data / ETL QA Engineer in Sydney earns a median of A$110k a year gross ($76k), from A$94k at p10 to A$140k at p90. Sydney pays 1.06× the Australia median and 24% below the US median of $100k. About 5.6 million people live in Sydney.
Data / ETL QA Engineer pay by level in Sydney
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$87k, lead A$180k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$71k | A$87k | A$110k | $58k | |
| Mid-level | A$94k | A$110k | A$140k | $76k | |
| Senior | A$120k | A$150k | A$180k | $98k | |
| Lead | A$150k | A$180k | A$220k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$110k) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Sydney
Employers in Australia usually quote annual package, usually quoted with or without 11.5% superannuation.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in Sydney: FAQ
What is the average Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in Sydney?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Data / ETL QA Engineer in Sydney is A$110k a year ($76k). The p10 is A$94k and the p90 is A$140k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Sydney with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior Data / ETL QA Engineer make in Sydney?
A senior Data / ETL QA Engineer in Sydney earns a median of A$150k ($98k), with a range of A$120k to A$180k. Leads reach A$180k and juniors start near A$87k.
What is an entry-level Data / ETL QA Engineer salary in Sydney?
A junior Data / ETL QA Engineer in Sydney earns about A$87k a year ($58k), between A$71k and A$110k. Pay rises to A$110k at mid-level.
Is Sydney a good-paying city for Data / ETL QA Engineers in Australia?
Sydney ranks 1st of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of A$110k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Data / ETL QA Engineer in Sydney?
Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$78k to A$85k a year, or A$6,800 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Data / ETL QA Engineer in Sydney?
A A$110k gross salary equals about A$53 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$9,200 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.