How much does a Software Developer make?

The average salary for a Software Developer is $100,000 per year or $48 per hour, with top earners making up to $158,500 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $77,125 (25th percentile) to $130,750 (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 $130,750 per year, $10,896 per month or $63 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Software Developer?

The lowest salary for a Software Developer is $77,125 per year, $6,427 per month or $37 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 - $120K/yr

$95K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$5K/yrAverage

$2K - $11K/yrRange

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Last updated 5 Nov 20255K Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Software Developer

$75K–$120K/yr

Senior Software Developer

$110K–$142K/yr

Software Developer Manager

$120K–$140K/yr

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$82K - $120K/yr Total pay

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$74K - $100K/yr Total pay

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$70K - $111K/yr Total pay

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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

10-14 Years

$175K - $205K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 17 May 2026

$175K - $205K/yr

Software Developer

4-6 Years

$93K - $107K/yr

Adelaide

submitted on 16 May 2026

$93K - $107K/yr

Software Developer

4-6 Years

$101K - $118K/yr

Canberra

submitted on 14 May 2026

$101K - $118K/yr

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Software Developer

4-6 Years

$130K/yr

($130K • $0)

Sydney

submitted on 11 May 2026

$130K/yr

$130K • $0

Software Developer

4-6 Years

$105K/yr

($105K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 8 May 2026

$105K/yr

$105K • $0

Software Developer

10-14 Years

$145K/yr

($145K • $0)

Adelaide

submitted on 7 May 2026

$145K/yr

$145K • $0

Software Developer

4-6 Years

$113K/yr

($110K • $3K)

Melbourne

submitted on 6 May 2026

$113K/yr

$110K • $3K

Software Developer

4-6 Years

$127K/yr

($127K • $0)

Newcastle

submitted on 6 May 2026

$127K/yr

$127K • $0

Software Developer

4-6 Years

$107K - $124K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 4 May 2026

$107K - $124K/yr

Software Developer

4-6 Years

$142K/yr

($142K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 3 May 2026

$142K/yr

$142K • $0

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