What is the average mining engineering salary in Australia?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that full-time adult ordinary time earnings in the mining industry averaged $3,224.20 per week in May 2026. This is an industry average, not a job median for mining engineers specifically. Your actual mining engineering salary will depend on your experience, location, and employer.

How do I calculate my annual mining engineering salary from an hourly rate?

Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then by 52. For a standard full-time role, assume 38 hours per week. For example, $60 per hour × 38 hours × 52 weeks = $118,560 per year. This is gross pay before tax and super. Super is paid on top at 12% of ordinary earnings, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830.

Does the mining engineering salary include casual loading and super?

No. Casual loading (typically 25%) is added to your base hourly rate if you are a casual employee, as set by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Superannuation is paid on top of your ordinary earnings at 12% by your employer. The annual estimate from the timesheet assumes your base rate without casual loading unless you check the box to add it. Super is calculated separately and not included in the gross annual figure.

Mining Engineering Salary: How to Convert Your Hourly Rate to Annual Pay for a 38-Hour Week

For a 38-hour week, your annual mining engineering salary is your hourly rate multiplied by 38, then by 52, with super paid on top and tax deducted according to the 2026–27 resident scale.

How to Convert Your Hourly Rate to an Annual Mining Engineering Salary

If you're working in mining engineering or considering a role in the sector, understanding how your hourly rate translates into annual, fortnightly, and take-home pay is essential. This guide explains the standard conversion using a 38-hour week and a 52-week year, and it covers the key differences between minimum wage, award rates, casual loading, and superannuation.

The Basic Formula

Annual gross pay = hourly rate × hours per week × 52 weeks.

For a full-time mining engineering salary, we assume a 38-hour week (the standard ordinary hours under many awards and the National Employment Standards). If your role involves a different number of hours—for example, a 40-hour week—simply replace 38 with your actual hours. The formula remains the same.

Example: If your hourly rate is $65.00:

Annual gross = $65.00 × 38 × 52 = $128,440
Fortnightly gross = $128,440 ÷ 26 = $4,940 (approximately)
Weekly gross = $128,440 ÷ 52 = $2,470

This is your pay before tax and before super. Super is paid on top by your employer.

The Fortnightly View

Many Australian employers pay fortnightly. To find your fortnightly gross, divide your annual figure by 26. For the example above, that's $128,440 ÷ 26 = $4,940. This can help you budget and compare with salary offers that are quoted per fortnight.

Distinguishing Minimum Wage, Award Rates, and Casual Loading

The National Minimum Wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour for a permanent employee, or $33.05 per hour for a casual (including 25% casual loading). However, most mining engineering roles are covered by an award or enterprise agreement that sets a higher minimum rate. The Fair Work Ombudsman publishes pay guides for specific industries and occupations.

If you are a casual employee, your base hourly rate should not already include casual loading. On the timesheet, you can check the box to add 25% casual loading on top of your base rate. Never type a rate that already includes casual loading—the timesheet will add it for you.

Superannuation: Paid on Top

Superannuation (super) is an additional 12% of your ordinary earnings, paid by your employer into a super fund. It is not deducted from your gross pay. For the 2026–27 year, the super guarantee applies up to a maximum contribution base of $270,830 per quarter. If your annual mining engineering salary exceeds that cap, super on earnings above the cap is not required.

Example: On a $128,440 annual salary, super would be $128,440 × 12% = $15,412.80 per year, paid on top. Your total remuneration (salary plus super) would be $143,852.80.

Tax and Take-Home Pay

Tax is calculated using the 2026–27 resident tax rates:

$0 – $18,200: nil
$18,201 – $45,000: 15% of excess over $18,200
$45,001 – $135,000: $4,020 + 30% of excess over $45,000
$135,001 – $190,000: $31,020 + 37% of excess over $135,000
$190,001+: $51,370 + 45% of excess over $190,000

Plus the Medicare levy of 2% (using the 2025–26 single reduction thresholds as the 2026–27 thresholds were not confirmed here).

For a $128,440 annual salary:

Tax on $128,440: $4,020 + 30% × ($128,440 – $45,000) = $4,020 + $25,032 = $29,052
Medicare levy: $128,440 × 2% = $2,568.80
Total tax and Medicare: $31,620.80
Take-home pay: $128,440 – $31,620.80 = $96,819.20 per year, or about $3,723.82 per fortnight.

Use the take-home pay estimator for a more personalised calculation.

What This Estimate Does and Doesn't Include

This annual estimate assumes:

The same hourly rate every week (no unpaid overtime, penalty rates, or allowances)
No salary sacrifice arrangements
Super at 12% of ordinary earnings only, stopping at the $270,830 maximum contribution base
The 2026–27 resident tax scale with the full tax-free threshold
Medicare levy at 2% (single reduction thresholds not updated)

It does not include HELP repayments, the Medicare levy surcharge, or salary packaging. For a complete picture, consult a tax professional or use the reference tables on this site.

Mining Engineering Salary: Industry Average vs. Your Role

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026 shows that full-time adult ordinary time earnings in the mining industry were $3,224.20 per week. That is an industry average, not a job median for mining engineers. Your actual mining engineering salary will depend on your specific role, experience, location, and employer. The job pay page provides more context on how different roles compare.

Using the Timesheet

To convert your hourly rate to annual, fortnightly, or weekly figures, visit the timesheet. Enter your base hourly rate, and if you are a casual, check the box to add 25% casual loading. The timesheet will show your gross annual pay, super, tax, and take-home amounts based on a 38-hour week. You can adjust the hours if your working week is different.

Remember: the timesheet is an estimate. It uses the assumptions described above and the latest available tax and super rates. Always verify with your employer or a qualified advisor.

Summary

Annual gross = hourly rate × hours per week × 52 (assume 38 hours for full-time)
Fortnightly gross = annual ÷ 26
Super is 12% on top, up to the cap
Tax and Medicare are deducted from gross pay
The mining industry average weekly earnings are $3,224.20 (industry average, not a job median)

For more details, see the about the timesheet page or the super and packaging guide.