Oracle employees working as a Principal Software Engineer/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 Engineer/Developer professionals at Oracle worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer/Developer at Oracle is $140,055 per year or $67 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $146,040 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,070 (25th percentile) and $146,040 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 63 salaries submitted by Oracle Principal Software Engineer/Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of June 2026.