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Principal software engineer salary in Australia
How much does a Principal Software Engineer make in Australia?
Average base salary
$169,695
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The average salary for a principal software engineer is $169,695 per year in Australia. 197 salaries reported, updated at 12 July 2026
Highest paying companies for Principal Software Engineer in Australia
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Evolution Mining
$275,000per year
Microsoft
$231,887per year
Hays
$220,000per year
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
$216,000per year
Westpac Group
$196,364per year
Design and Build Recruitment
$196,250per year
