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Senior software engineer salary in Australia

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$152,268

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $152,268 per year in Australia. 579 salaries reported, updated at 12 July 2026

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Australia

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Senior Software Engineer - AI ...
Nuix3.6out of 5 stars.
Sydney NSW
7 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
 
$180,706per year
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Google
 
$172,359per year
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Woolworths Group Limited
 
$168,167per year
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Fortescue
 
$165,326per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Senior Software Engineers

  1. Canberra ACT
    $234,934 per year
  2. North Sydney NSW
    $170,278 per year
  3. Sydney Central Business District NSW
    $167,850 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $161,977 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $152,337 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Software Engineer get paid in Australia?

Entry Level Software Engineer

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Junior Software Engineer

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Average $79,624 per year

Principal Software Engineer

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Average $169,695 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $152,268 per year

Software Engineer

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Average $108,984 per year

Software Engineer Intern

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Average $117,888 per year