Oracle employees working as a Principal Software Development Engineer in Australia have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is 19% higher than the average of Principal Software Development Engineer professionals at Oracle worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer at Oracle is $105,793 per year or $51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $110,023 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $101,563 (25th percentile) and $110,023 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 93 salaries submitted by Oracle Principal Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of June 2026.