Software Engineer Java Salaries

Software Engineer Java salaries in Australia

Base pay
$102K - $153K/yr
$120K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$10K/yrAverage
$10K - $10K/yrRange
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7 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Java Software Engineer
1-3 Years
$108K/yr
$98K • $10K
Brisbane
$108K/yr
$98K • $10K
Java Software Engineer
4-6 Years
$162K - $189K/yr
Sydney
$162K - $189K/yr
Java Software Engineer
4-6 Years
$120K - $139K/yr
Sydney
$120K - $139K/yr
Java Software Engineer
1-3 Years
$17K/yr
$17K • $0
Melbourne
$17K/yr
$17K • $0
Java Software Engineer
4-6 Years
$93K - $107K/yr
Sydney
$93K - $107K/yr
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Java Software Engineer
10-14 Years
$111K - $129K/yr
Sydney
$111K - $129K/yr
Java Software Engineer
7-9 Years
$60K - $70K/yr
Melbourne
$60K - $70K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Java Software Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Java Software Engineer is $130,006 per year or $63 per hour in Australia, which is 0% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $185,471 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $111,032 (25th percentile) and $162,971 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 6 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Engineer employees in Australia as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Software Engineer in Australia is $162,971 per year, $13,581 per month or $78 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Software Engineer in Australia is $111,032 per year, $9,253 per month or $53 per hour.