Java Engineer Salaries

Java Engineer salaries in Australia

Base pay
$80K - $109K/yr
$85K/yrAverage base pay
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Last updated 8 Sept 202512 Salaries submitted
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14 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Java Engineer
4-6 Years
$79K - $92K/yr
Sydney
$79K - $92K/yr
Java Engineer
4-6 Years
$93K - $107K/yr
Sydney
$93K - $107K/yr
Java Engineer
7-9 Years
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Sydney
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Java Engineer
1-3 Years
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Sydney
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Java Engineer
4-6 Years
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Sydney
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
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Java Engineer
1-3 Years
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Sydney
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Java Engineer
15+ Years
$120K - $140K/yr
Melbourne
$120K - $140K/yr
Java Engineer
0-1 Year
$74K - $86K/yr
Sydney
$74K - $86K/yr
Java Engineer
4-6 Years
$99K - $115K/yr
Melbourne
$99K - $115K/yr
Java Engineer
10-14 Years
$151K - $175K/yr
Sydney
$151K - $175K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Java Engineer salaries

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 June 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Engineer in Australia is $109,250 per year, $9,104 per month or $53 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Engineer in Australia is $80,000 per year, $6,667 per month or $38 per hour.