How much does a Junior Software Developer make?

The average salary for a Junior Software Developer is $73,000 per year or $35 per hour, with top earners making up to $131,100 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $62,750 (25th percentile) to $85,750 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 252 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Software Developer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Junior Software Developer?

The highest salary for a Junior Software Developer is $85,750 per year, $7,146 per month or $41 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Junior Software Developer?

The lowest salary for a Junior Software Developer is $62,750 per year, $5,229 per month or $30 per hour.

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Junior Software Developer salaries in Australia

Base pay

$60K - $75K/yr

$68K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$5K/yrAverage

$3K - $11K/yrRange

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Total pay trajectory

Junior Software Developer

$60K–$75K/yr

Software Developer

$78K–$110K/yr

Senior Software Developer

$107K–$140K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Junior Software Developer salaries

The average salary for a Junior Software Developer is $73,000 per year or $35 per hour, with top earners making up to $131,100 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $62,750 (25th percentile) to $85,750 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 252 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Software Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Junior Software Developer is $85,750 per year, $7,146 per month or $41 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Junior Software Developer is $62,750 per year, $5,229 per month or $30 per hour.

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Total pay trajectory

Junior Software Developer

$60K–$75K/yr

Software Developer

$78K–$110K/yr

Senior Software Developer

$107K–$140K/yr

Junior Software Developer salaries in Australia

Base pay

$60K - $75K/yr

$68K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$5K/yrAverage

$3K - $11K/yrRange

About our data

Very High Confidence

Last updated 2 Apr 2024252 Salaries submitted

How accurate is an average base pay range of $60K-$75K/yr?

Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

About our data

Very High Confidence

Last updated 2 Apr 2024252 Salaries submitted

Frequently asked questions about Junior Software Developer salaries

The average salary for a Junior Software Developer is $73,000 per year or $35 per hour, with top earners making up to $131,100 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $62,750 (25th percentile) to $85,750 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 252 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Software Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Junior Software Developer is $85,750 per year, $7,146 per month or $41 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Junior Software Developer is $62,750 per year, $5,229 per month or $30 per hour.

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Junior Software Developer

1-3 Years

$82K - $95K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 23 June 2026

$82K - $95K/yr

Junior Software Developer

1-3 Years

$71K/yr

($71K • $0)

Brisbane

submitted on 3 June 2026

$71K/yr

$71K • $0

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1-3 Years

$84K/yr

($84K • $0)

Sydney

submitted on 2 June 2026

$84K/yr

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Junior Software Developer

1-3 Years

$88K/yr

($88K • $0)

Sydney

submitted on 27 May 2026

$88K/yr

$88K • $0

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1-3 Years

$74K - $86K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 3 May 2026

$74K - $86K/yr

Junior Software Developer

1-3 Years

$75K/yr

($75K • $0)

Sydney

submitted on 30 Mar 2026

$75K/yr

$75K • $0

Junior Software Developer

1-3 Years

$67K - $78K/yr

Wollongong

submitted on 27 Feb 2026

$67K - $78K/yr

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1-3 Years

$54K - $62K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 21 Feb 2026

$54K - $62K/yr

Junior Software Developer

1-3 Years

$75K/yr

($75K • $0)

Sydney

submitted on 21 Feb 2026

$75K/yr

$75K • $0

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1-3 Years

$73K/yr

($73K • $0)

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submitted on 27 Nov 2025

$73K/yr

$73K • $0

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