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Software Engineer Salary in Australia

Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. The Australia median is $140,876 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$140,876
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,728
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$140,876
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$67.73
varies by city

Software Engineer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$140,876
Canberra, ACT$140,876
Sunshine Coast, QLD$140,876
Wollongong, NSW$140,876
Hobart, TAS$140,876
Darwin, NT$140,876
Mackay, QLD$140,876
Sydney, NSW$104,790
Melbourne, VIC$101,320
Brisbane, QLD$92,992
Perth, WA$92,992
Adelaide, SA$83,277

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a software engineer make in Australia?
The national median software engineer salary in Australia is about $203,000 per year ($16,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $120,000 to $203,000.
Which Australia city pays software engineers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $203,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays software engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $120,000 per year for a software engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a software engineer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, software engineer pay commonly spans from about $79,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $292,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have software engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes software engineer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is software engineer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist.