Software Development Engineer Student Program Salaries

Software Development Engineer Student Program salaries in Australia

Base pay
$55K - $78K/yr
$67K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$2K/yrAverage
$750 - $5K/yrRange
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Last updated 15 Mar 20261K Salaries submitted
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Total pay trajectory

Software Engineer
$105K$153K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
$111K$150K/yr
Software Engineer IV
$116K$137K/yr

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50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Graduate Student
1-3 Years
$66K/yr
$66K • $0
Sydney
$66K/yr
$66K • $0
Graduate Student
1-3 Years
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Surry Hills
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Graduate Student
1-3 Years
$91K/yr
$91K • $0
Sydney
$91K/yr
$91K • $0
Graduate Student
1-3 Years
$61K/yr
$61K • $0
Dandenong
$61K/yr
$61K • $0
Graduate Student
1-3 Years
$79K/yr
$79K • $0
Canberra
$79K/yr
$79K • $0
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Graduate Student
1-3 Years
$48K - $56K/yr
Sydney
$48K - $56K/yr
Graduate Student
1-3 Years
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Melbourne
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Graduate Student
1-3 Years
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Sydney
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Graduate Student
1-3 Years
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
Sydney
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
Graduate Student
1-3 Years
$84K - $97K/yr
Sydney
$84K - $97K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Graduate Student salaries

The average salary for a Graduate Student is $69,000 per year or $33 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $95,300 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $55,750 (25th percentile) and $82,625 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1043 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Graduate Student employees in Australia as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Graduate Student in Australia is $82,625 per year, $6,885 per month or $40 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Graduate Student in Australia is $55,750 per year, $4,646 per month or $27 per hour.