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Senior software engineer salary in Australia

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$152,875

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $152,875 per year in Australia. 628 salaries reported, updated at 22 June 2026

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Australia

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Senior Software Engineer (Pyth...
ClearRoute
Sydney NSW
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Quay Appointments
 
$260,000per year
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Lendlease
 
$181,667per year
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Amazon.com
 
$180,133per year
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Google
 
$169,782per year
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Woolworths Group Limited
 
$168,167per year
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Qantas
 
$166,553per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Senior Software Engineers

  1. Canberra ACT
    $231,521 per year
  2. North Sydney NSW
    $177,737 per year
  3. Sydney Central Business District NSW
    $167,850 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $161,808 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $151,423 per year

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