Lead Software Developer Salaries
Lead Software Developer salaries in Australia
Base pay
$109K - $143K/yr
$131K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$9K/yrAverage
$2K - $23K/yrRange
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Popular companies for Lead Software Developers in Australia
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Recent salaries shared by Lead Software Developer
17 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Lead Software Developer
15+ Years
$97K - $112K/yr
Adelaide
submitted on 13 Nov 2025
$97K - $112K/yr
Lead Software Developer
7-9 Years
$127K - $147K/yr
Adelaide
submitted on 25 Aug 2025
$127K - $147K/yr
Lead Software Developer
4-6 Years
$112K - $129K/yr
Perth, Western Australia
submitted on 29 June 2025
$112K - $129K/yr
Lead Software Developer
10-14 Years
$120K - $140K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 3 Sept 2024
$120K - $140K/yr
Lead Software Developer
4-6 Years
$125K - $145K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 1 June 2024
$125K - $145K/yr
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Lead Software Developer
10-14 Years
$180K/yr
$180K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 15 Apr 2024
$180K/yr
$180K • $0
Lead Software Developer
4-6 Years
$101K - $118K/yr
Brisbane
submitted on 30 Oct 2023
$101K - $118K/yr
Lead Software Developer
15+ Years
$159K/yr
$159K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 1 June 2022
$159K/yr
$159K • $0
Lead Software Developer
4-6 Years
$88K - $102K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 28 May 2022
$88K - $102K/yr
Lead Software Developer
15+ Years
$130K - $151K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 12 Apr 2022
$130K - $151K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Lead Software Developer salaries
How much does a Lead Software Developer in Australia make?
The average salary for a Lead Software Developer is $140,175 per year or $67 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $184,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $110,500 (25th percentile) and $165,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 19 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Software Developer employees in Australia as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Software Developer in Australia?
The highest salary for a Lead Software Developer in Australia is $165,000 per year, $13,750 per month or $79 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Lead Software Developer in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Lead Software Developer in Australia is $110,500 per year, $9,208 per month or $53 per hour.
