How much does a Software Developer make?

The average salary for a Software Developer is $108,000 per year or $52 per hour, with top earners making up to $162,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $80,000 (25th percentile) to $128,750 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5035 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Developer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Software Developer?

The highest salary for a Software Developer is $128,750 per year, $10,729 per month or $62 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Software Developer?

The lowest salary for a Software Developer is $80,000 per year, $6,667 per month or $38 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Software Developers?

Software developers are paid well above average once they are experienced in their field. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they make. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive high salaries, which can reach over six figures. Pay is expected to grow as digital transformation reaches a global level. Software developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.

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Software Developer Salaries

Software Developer salaries in Australia

Base pay

$75K - $116K/yr

$98K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$10K/yrAverage

$5K - $13K/yrRange

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Last updated 22 Oct 20255K Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Software Developer

$75K–$116K/yr

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$108K–$140K/yr

Software Developer Manager

$120K–$140K/yr

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$92K - $113K/yr Total pay

$103K Median

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$101K - $130K/yr Total pay

$120K Median

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$75K - $106K/yr Total pay

$85K Median

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$100K - $150K/yr Total pay

$106K Median

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$84K - $110K/yr Total pay

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Recent salaries shared by Software Developer

50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Software Developer

4-6 Years

$138K - $160K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 25 June 2026

$138K - $160K/yr

Software Developer

1-3 Years

$84K - $97K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 25 June 2026

$84K - $97K/yr

Software Developer

1-3 Years

$88K/yr

($88K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 22 June 2026

$88K/yr

$88K • $0

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Software Developer

1-3 Years

$80K/yr

($80K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 21 June 2026

$80K/yr

$80K • $0

Software Developer

10-14 Years

$96K/yr

($96K • $0)

Chatswood

submitted on 16 June 2026

$96K/yr

$96K • $0

Software Developer

1-3 Years

$72K/yr

($72K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 11 June 2026

$72K/yr

$72K • $0

Software Developer

15+ Years

$139K - $161K/yr

Australind

submitted on 11 June 2026

$139K - $161K/yr

Software Developer

1-3 Years

$85K/yr

($85K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 10 June 2026

$85K/yr

$85K • $0

Software Developer

4-6 Years

$294K/yr

($140K • $154K)

Melbourne

submitted on 8 June 2026

$294K/yr

$140K • $154K

Software Developer

1-3 Years

$74K/yr

($74K • $0)

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on 6 June 2026

$74K/yr

$74K • $0

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