How much does a Java Engineer in Australia make?

The average salary for a Java Engineer is $85,000 per year or $41 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $137,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $80,000 (25th percentile) and $109,250 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 12 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Engineer employees in Australia as of July 2026.

What is the highest salary for a Java Engineer in Australia?

The highest salary for a Java Engineer in Australia is $109,250 per year, $9,104 per month or $53 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Java Engineer in Australia?

The lowest salary for a Java Engineer in Australia is $80,000 per year, $6,667 per month or $38 per hour.

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Java Engineer Salaries

Java Engineer salaries in Australia

Base pay

$80K - $109K/yr

$85K/yrAverage base pay

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Last updated 2 Feb 202212 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Java Developer

$80K–$120K/yr

Senior Java Developer

$105K–$142K/yr

Popular companies for Java Engineers in Australia

Iress3.2★

$125K - $134K/yr Total pay

$130K Median

Java Engineer

Allegis Global Solutions3.8★

$13K - $14K/mo Total pay

$14K Median

Java Engineer

Today’s Plan5.0★

$135K - $146K/yr Total pay

$141K Median

Java Engineer

ANP Technologies2.6★

$82K - $88K/yr Total pay

$85K Median

Java Engineer

Atlassian3.2★

$93K - $108K/yr Total pay

$100K Median

Java Developer

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14 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Java Engineer

15+ Years

$130K - $150K/yr

Canberra

submitted on 26 June 2021

$130K - $150K/yr

Java Engineer

15+ Years

$138K - $162K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 1 June 2021

$138K - $162K/yr

Java Engineer

1-3 Years

$65K - $76K/yr

Gladesville

submitted on 1 June 2020

$65K - $76K/yr

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Java Engineer

1-3 Years

$62K - $72K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 1 June 2018

$62K - $72K/yr

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