How much does a Java Software Developer in Australia make?

The average salary for a Java Software Developer is $115,102 per year or $55 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $162,726 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $103,229 (25th percentile) and $140,726 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 23 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Developer employees in Australia as of July 2026.

What is the highest salary for a Java Software Developer in Australia?

The highest salary for a Java Software Developer in Australia is $140,726 per year, $11,727 per month or $68 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in Australia?

The lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in Australia is $103,229 per year, $8,602 per month or $50 per hour.

Software Java Developer Salaries

Software Java Developer salaries in Australia

Base pay

$89K - $125K/yr

$100K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$15K/yrAverage

$14K - $16K/yrRange

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Last updated 6 Apr 202223 Salaries submitted

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$80K–$120K/yr

Senior Java Developer

$105K–$142K/yr

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27 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Java Software Developer

|

10-14 Years

$109K - $126K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on 1 June 2020

$109K - $126K/yr

Java Software Developer

|

10-14 Years

$115K - $134K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 1 June 2020

$115K - $134K/yr

Java Software Developer

|

1-3 Years

$49K/yr

($49K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 1 June 2020

$49K/yr

$49K • $0

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Java Software Developer

|

1-3 Years

$74K - $86K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 1 June 2019

$74K - $86K/yr

Java Software Developer

|

1-3 Years

$78K - $92K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 1 June 2019

$78K - $92K/yr

Java Software Developer

|

1-3 Years

$84K - $97K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 1 June 2019

$84K - $97K/yr

Java Software Developer

|

1-3 Years

$83K - $97K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 1 June 2018

$83K - $97K/yr

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