The construction and engineering market enters 2026 with strong project investment, sustained demand for skilled professionals, and increasing competition for talent.
Ongoing skill shortages, evolving workforce expectations, and heightened focus on flexibility and remuneration are reshaping how both professionals and employers make decisions. In a market where informed choices carry real impact, access to accurate, current salary data is essential.
The 2026 Construction & Engineering Salary Guide
has been developed to bring clarity to this evolving landscape. Informed by data from 671 industry professionals across Australia, and supported by real-time recruitment insights, the guide provides a trusted and accurate snapshot of construction and engineering salary benchmarks, workforce trends, and hiring sentiment across NSW and the broader Australian market.
A market defined by Movement, Expectation and Choice
While parts of the workforce remain stable, a significant proportion of professionals are either open to new opportunities or have moved roles within the past 12 months. This creates a highly competitive hiring environment where accurate salary benchmarking and a compelling value proposition matter more than ever.
Beyond remuneration, priorities such as flexibility, career development, and broader benefits continue to influence decision-making across both civil construction and consulting engineering.
The 2026 guide explores these trends at a high level, helping employers and jobseekers understand what is driving behaviour across the market.
Why download the 2026 Salary Guide?
For jobseekers, understanding your market value is critical. The guide enables you to assess your position against current engineering salary benchmarks and approach career decisions with clarity and confidence.
For employers, accurate salary benchmarking reduces hiring friction, strengthens workforce planning, and ensures remuneration strategies remain competitive in 2026.
In a competitive talent landscape, evidence-based salary insight is a strategic advantage.
Download the 2026 Construction & Engineering Salary Guide
