IBM employees working as a Software Programmer in Australia have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 12% lower than the average of Software Programmer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Software Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Programmer at IBM is $60,000 per year or $29 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $140,000 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $54,750 (25th percentile) and $120,000 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by IBM Software Programmer professionals on Glassdoor, as of July 2026.