Oracle employees working as a Principal Software Developer in Australia have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 25% higher than the average of Principal Software Developer professionals at Oracle worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Principal Software Developer 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 Principal Software Developer at Oracle is $184,064 per year or $88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $201,939 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $154,845 (25th percentile) and $201,102 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 64 salaries submitted by Oracle Principal Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of July 2026.