Senior Software Engineer Java Developer Salaries
Senior Software Engineer Java Developer salaries in Australia
Base pay
$90K - $160K/yr
$108K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$30K/yrAverage
$29K - $31K/yrRange
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Total pay trajectory
Senior Java Developer
$108K–$151K/yr
Popular companies for Senior Software Engineer Java Developers in Australia
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352 Popular companies with Senior Software Engineer Java Developer

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Recent salaries shared by Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer
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Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer
15+ Years
$100K - $116K/yr
Adelaide
submitted on 10 Jan 2026
$100K - $116K/yr
Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer
7-9 Years
$94K/yr
$94K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 3 Aug 2023
$94K/yr
$94K • $0
Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer
7-9 Years
$267K - $312K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 9 Sept 2022
$267K - $312K/yr
Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer
15+ Years
$177K - $207K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 1 June 2019
$177K - $207K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer salaries
How much does a Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer in Australia make?
The average salary for a Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer is $137,935 per year or $66 per hour in Australia, which is 0% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $190,950 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $118,919 (25th percentile) and $190,950 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer employees in Australia as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer in Australia?
The highest salary for a Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer in Australia is $190,950 per year, $15,913 per month or $92 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer in Australia is $118,919 per year, $9,910 per month or $57 per hour.



