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Solutions Engineer
Jobs & Salaries in Sydney - Lead

Live salary benchmarks, sector growth data, and premium opportunities for Pre-Sales professionals in Sydney - Lead.

Average OTE$170,000
Cost of Living75/100
Growth Index+12%

Entry Base

$119,000

Senior Median

$221,000

Active Sections

5 Sectors

Local Network

1,200+ SEs

Salary Benchmarks 2026

Real-world OTE (On-Target Earnings) data parsed from professional networks and local hiring trends in Sydney - Lead.

By Seniority

9+ years$170,000

Industry Premium

Financial TechnologyMarket Multiplier
1.3x
E-commerce & RetailMarket Multiplier
1.1x
Logistics & Supply ChainMarket Multiplier
1x
Healthcare TechnologyMarket Multiplier
1.1x
Government & Public SectorMarket Multiplier
0.9x
Total Compensation Tip

In Sydney - Lead, top-tier SEs often negotiate 70/30 base-to-bonus splits + equity.

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Work Permit

High Approval

For solutions engineers with job offers from Canadian employers

Key Requirements
  • minimum Salary:50000
  • currency:CAD
  • education:Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • employer Sponsorship:Required (LMIA)
  • processing Time:2-4 months
Path Benefits
Work in Canada for up to 4 yearsBring family membersPath to permanent residencyAccess to universal healthcare

Express Entry

High Approval

For skilled workers with Canadian work experience

Key Requirements
  • canadian Experience:Required
  • language Test:IELTS/CELPIP required
  • education:Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • processing Time:6 months
Path Benefits

Market Pulse

Ecosystem ValueC$15 billion
Total Tech Roles314,100
Startups3,000
Unicorns8

Core Tech Stack

AWSK8sSaaSPythonReactAI/ML

Vertical Growth

Fintech
E-commerce
Health Technology
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Clean Technology

"FinTech and AI-infrastructure are the fastest growing segments for Solutions Engineers in Sydney - Lead as of Q1 2026."

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