Performance Test Engineer salary in Sydney, Australia
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Sydney earns a median of A$170k a year gross ($110k), from A$140k at p10 to A$210k at p90. Sydney pays 1.06× the Australia median and 27% below the US median of $150k. About 5.6 million people live in Sydney.
Performance Test Engineer pay by level in Sydney
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$130k, lead A$270k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$100k | A$130k | A$160k | $85k | |
| Mid-level | A$140k | A$170k | A$210k | $110k | |
| Senior | A$180k | A$220k | A$270k | $150k | |
| Lead | A$220k | A$270k | A$320k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$160k) 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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Performance Test Engineer salary in Sydney: FAQ
What is the average Performance Test Engineer salary in Sydney?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Sydney is A$170k a year ($110k). The p10 is A$140k and the p90 is A$210k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Sydney with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior Performance Test Engineer make in Sydney?
A senior Performance Test Engineer in Sydney earns a median of A$220k ($150k), with a range of A$180k to A$270k. Leads reach A$270k and juniors start near A$130k.
What is an entry-level Performance Test Engineer salary in Sydney?
A junior Performance Test Engineer in Sydney earns about A$130k a year ($85k), between A$100k and A$160k. Pay rises to A$170k at mid-level.
Is Sydney a good-paying city for Performance Test Engineers in Australia?
Sydney ranks 1st of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of A$160k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Performance Test Engineer in Sydney?
Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$120k to A$130k a year, or A$10k a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Performance Test Engineer in Sydney?
A A$170k gross salary equals about A$82 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$14k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.