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Software architect salary in Australia

How much does a Software Architect make in Australia?

Average base salary

$139,400

The average salary for a software architect is $139,400 per year in Australia. 127 salaries reported, updated at 10 May 2026

Software Architect job openings in Australia

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Software Architect
University of Sydney4.1out of 5 stars.
Camperdown NSW
$70.63 an hour
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Architect in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Randstad
 
$269,750per year
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DFP Recruitment Services Pty L...
 
$266,933per year
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Programmed
 
$208,000per year
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia
 
$193,333per year
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Yarra Valley Water
 
$192,621per year
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Hays
 
$190,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Software Architects

  1. Sydney Central Business District NSW
    $181,947 per year
  2. Parramatta NSW
    $176,804 per year
  3. Canberra ACT
    $169,432 per year
  4. Perth WA
    $164,274 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $152,750 per year

Where can a Software Architect earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Architects in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Architect get paid in Australia?

Chief Software Architect

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Average $151,152 per year

Principal Software Architect

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Average $164,753 per year

Senior Software Architect

Job openings
Average $141,847 per year

Senior Technical Architect

Job openings
Average $151,449 per year