How much does a Software Engineer make?

The average salary for a Software Engineer is $113,000 per year or $54 per hour, with top earners making up to $171,760 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $89,862 (25th percentile) to $144,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 15604 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Software Engineer?

The highest salary for a Software Engineer is $144,000 per year, $12,000 per month or $69 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Software Engineer?

The lowest salary for a Software Engineer is $89,862 per year, $7,489 per month or $43 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Software Engineers?

Software engineers are paid above the national average. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they develop. Those working in London or other major city can expect usually to earn a higher salary. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive higher salaries. Pay is expected to grow as digital transformation reaches a global level. Software engineers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.

Software Software Engineer Salaries

Software Software Engineer salaries in Australia

Base pay

$87K - $130K/yr

$105K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$8K/yrAverage

$3K - $14K/yrRange

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Last updated 17 Apr 202615.6K Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Software Engineer

$87K–$130K/yr

Senior Software Engineer

$120K–$160K/yr

Software Engineer Manager

$152K–$200K/yr

Popular companies for Software Software Engineers in Australia

9,163 results

Tyro Payments3.0★

$116K - $150K/yr Total pay

$130K Median

Software Engineer

Xero3.4★

$100K - $138K/yr Total pay

$118K Median

Software Engineer

Microsoft4.0★

$100K - $154K/yr Total pay

$131K Median

Software Engineer

Freelancer4.2★

$80K - $95K/yr Total pay

$85K Median

Software Engineer

BAE Systems3.9★

$90K - $113K/yr Total pay

$100K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Software Software Engineer

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 Engineer

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1-3 Years

$95K - $110K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 26 June 2026

$95K - $110K/yr

Software Engineer

|

4-6 Years

$134K - $156K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 26 June 2026

$134K - $156K/yr

Software Engineer

|

15+ Years

$138K - $162K/yr

Parramatta

submitted on 25 June 2026

$138K - $162K/yr

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Software Engineer

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4-6 Years

$140K/yr

($140K • $0)

Sydney

submitted on 25 June 2026

$140K/yr

$140K • $0

Software Engineer

|

1-3 Years

$152K/yr

($126K • $26K)

Sydney

submitted on 25 June 2026

$152K/yr

$126K • $26K

Software Engineer

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4-6 Years

$125K - $145K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 25 June 2026

$125K - $145K/yr

Software Engineer

|

4-6 Years

$141K/yr

($105K • $36K)

Sydney

submitted on 25 June 2026

$141K/yr

$105K • $36K

Software Engineer

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1-3 Years

$134K - $156K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 24 June 2026

$134K - $156K/yr

Software Engineer

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4-6 Years

$380K - $441K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 24 June 2026

$380K - $441K/yr

Software Engineer

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10-14 Years

$120K - $140K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 24 June 2026

$120K - $140K/yr

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