How much does a Software Engineer make?

The average salary for a Software Engineer is $107,800 per year or $52 per hour, with top earners making up to $166,700 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $90,000 (25th percentile) to $136,800 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 15627 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 $136,800 per year, $11,400 per month or $66 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Software Engineer?

The lowest salary for a Software Engineer is $90,000 per year, $7,500 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

$85K - $125K/yr

$100K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$8K/yrAverage

$5K - $12K/yrRange

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Last updated 13 Nov 202515.6K Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Software Engineer

$84K–$130K/yr

Senior Software Engineer

$125K–$160K/yr

Software Engineer Manager

$152K–$200K/yr

Popular companies for Software Software Engineers in Australia

Atlassian3.2★

$150K - $228K/yr Total pay

$185K Median

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Google4.4★

$120K - $200K/yr Total pay

$150K Median

Software Engineer

Canva3.9★

$138K - $185K/yr Total pay

$155K Median

Software Engineer

Commonwealth Bank of Australia3.6★

$110K - $137K/yr Total pay

$124K Median

Software Engineer

Telstra3.8★

$90K - $107K/yr Total pay

$99K 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

$93K - $108K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 5 July 2026

$93K - $108K/yr

Software Engineer

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1-3 Years

$105K - $123K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 5 July 2026

$105K - $123K/yr

Software Engineer

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1-3 Years

$126K - $147K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 4 July 2026

$126K - $147K/yr

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Software Engineer

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7-9 Years

$115K - $134K/yr

Port Melbourne

submitted on 3 July 2026

$115K - $134K/yr

Software Engineer

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4-6 Years

$139K - $161K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 3 July 2026

$139K - $161K/yr

Software Engineer

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10-14 Years

$111K - $128K/yr

Adelaide

submitted on 3 July 2026

$111K - $128K/yr

Software Engineer

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1-3 Years

$97K - $113K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 2 July 2026

$97K - $113K/yr

Software Engineer

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15+ Years

$112K - $130K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 2 July 2026

$112K - $130K/yr

Software Engineer

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4-6 Years

$166K - $193K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 2 July 2026

$166K - $193K/yr

Software Engineer

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4-6 Years

$84K - $97K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 2 July 2026

$84K - $97K/yr

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