How much does a Full Stack Engineer make?

The average salary for a Full Stack Engineer is $120,000 per year or $58 per hour, with top earners making up to $162,500 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $95,000 (25th percentile) to $142,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 108 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Full Stack Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Full Stack Engineer?

The highest salary for a Full Stack Engineer is $142,500 per year, $11,875 per month or $69 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Full Stack Engineer?

The lowest salary for a Full Stack Engineer is $95,000 per year, $7,917 per month or $46 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Full Stack Engineers?

Full stack engineers earn a salary that is well above the average for many occupations, with the most experienced and talented earning well over six figures. Entry-level engineers new to the field typically work under the supervision of a team of more experienced engineers. As they gain more experience in the field, they begin working more independently and on bigger projects. Eventually they can be promoted to management positions, where they earn higher salaries.

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Full Stack Engineer salaries in Australia

Base pay

$90K - $130K/yr

$110K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$10K/yrAverage

$5K - $13K/yrRange

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Full Stack Engineer

$90K–$130K/yr

Senior Full Stack Engineer

$129K–$160K/yr

Lead Full Stack Engineer

$125K–$140K/yr

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$90K - $130K/yr

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Last updated 8 Mar 2025108 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Full Stack Engineer

$90K–$130K/yr

Senior Full Stack Engineer

$129K–$160K/yr

Lead Full Stack Engineer

$125K–$140K/yr

Frequently asked questions about Full Stack Engineer salaries

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Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Full Stack Engineer

4-6 Years

$138K - $160K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 17 July 2024

$138K - $160K/yr

Full Stack Engineer

4-6 Years

$93K - $107K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 11 July 2024

$93K - $107K/yr

Full Stack Engineer

4-6 Years

$92K - $107K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 6 July 2024

$92K - $107K/yr

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Full Stack Engineer

1-3 Years

$130K/yr

($120K • $10K)

Cremorne, Victoria

submitted on 18 June 2024

$130K/yr

$120K • $10K

Full Stack Engineer

10-14 Years

$188K/yr

($188K • $0)

Brisbane

submitted on 7 June 2024

$188K/yr

$188K • $0

Full Stack Engineer

15+ Years

$129K/yr

($129K • $0)

Brisbane

submitted on 1 June 2024

$129K/yr

$129K • $0

Full Stack Engineer

4-6 Years

$138K/yr

($126K • $12K)

Melbourne

submitted on 1 June 2024

$138K/yr

$126K • $12K

Full Stack Engineer

4-6 Years

$134K/yr

($134K • $0)

Sydney

submitted on 1 June 2024

$134K/yr

$134K • $0

Full Stack Engineer

7-9 Years

$133K/yr

($133K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 1 June 2024

$133K/yr

$133K • $0

Full Stack Engineer

4-6 Years

$105K/yr

($105K • $0)

Brisbane

submitted on 1 June 2024

$105K/yr

$105K • $0

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The average salary for a Full Stack Engineer is $120,000 per year or $58 per hour, with top earners making up to $162,500 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $95,000 (25th percentile) to $142,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 108 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Full Stack Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Full Stack Engineer is $142,500 per year, $11,875 per month or $69 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Full Stack Engineer is $95,000 per year, $7,917 per month or $46 per hour.
Full stack engineers earn a salary that is well above the average for many occupations, with the most experienced and talented earning well over six figures. Entry-level engineers new to the field typically work under the supervision of a team of more experienced engineers. As they gain more experience in the field, they begin working more independently and on bigger projects. Eventually they can be promoted to management positions, where they earn higher salaries.
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