Software Engineer Java Developer Salaries
Software Engineer Java Developer salaries in Australia
Base pay
$82K - $110K/yr
$95K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$5K/yrAverage
$4K - $7K/yrRange
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Recent salaries shared by Software Engineer - Java Developer
50 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Software Engineer - Java Developer
10-14 Years
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 7 Apr 2026
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Software Engineer - Java Developer
15+ Years
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 7 Jan 2026
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Software Engineer - Java Developer
10-14 Years
$101K - $117K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 25 Sept 2024
$101K - $117K/yr
Software Engineer - Java Developer
1-3 Years
$65K - $75K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 2 Sept 2024
$65K - $75K/yr
Software Engineer - Java Developer
10-14 Years
$120K/yr
$120K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 10 Apr 2024
$120K/yr
$120K • $0
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Software Engineer - Java Developer
1-3 Years
$78K/yr
$78K • $0
Brighton East
submitted on 2 Mar 2024
$78K/yr
$78K • $0
Software Engineer - Java Developer
15+ Years
$222K/yr
$143K • $79K
Sydney
submitted on 27 Feb 2024
$222K/yr
$143K • $79K
Software Engineer - Java Developer
1-3 Years
$78K - $91K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 8 Nov 2023
$78K - $91K/yr
Software Engineer - Java Developer
10-14 Years
$105K - $122K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 7 Nov 2023
$105K - $122K/yr
Software Engineer - Java Developer
1-3 Years
$107K/yr
$107K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 25 Oct 2023
$107K/yr
$107K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer - Java Developer salaries
How much does a Software Engineer - Java Developer in Australia make?
The average salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer is $100,000 per year or $48 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $145,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $85,000 (25th percentile) and $117,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 50 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer - Java Developer employees in Australia as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer in Australia?
The highest salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer in Australia is $117,000 per year, $9,750 per month or $56 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer in Australia is $85,000 per year, $7,083 per month or $41 per hour.




