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Senior software engineer salary in Australia

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$152,409

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $152,409 per year in Australia. 653 salaries reported, updated at 10 May 2026

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Australia

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Senior Software Engineer
Rheinmetall3.8out of 5 stars.
Brisbane QLD
Full-time
1 day 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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Qantas
 
$172,790per year
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Google
 
$169,782per year
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Woolworths Group Limited
 
$168,167per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Senior Software Engineers

  1. Canberra ACT
    $236,406 per year
  2. North Sydney NSW
    $177,737 per year
  3. Sydney Central Business District NSW
    $167,850 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $160,781 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $150,433 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

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Entry Level Software Engineer

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Junior Software Engineer

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Average $80,220 per year

Principal Software Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer

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Average $152,409 per year

Software Engineer

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Average $109,692 per year

Software Engineer Intern

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Average $92,131 per year