Software engineer salary in Australia

The average salary for a Software Engineer is $108,104 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 1.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 17 August 2026.

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Software Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $75,139 and a high of $155,532 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Software Engineer include Canberra ACT at $243,227 per year, Sydney NSW at $120,520 per year and Newcastle NSW at $117,357 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Software Engineer include Deakin University (USD 196,400 per year) and Seven West Media (USD 155,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Software Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Software Engineer: Average $60,374 per year
• Junior Software Engineer: Average $79,559 per year
• Principal Software Engineer: Average $171,449 per year
• Senior Software Engineer: Average $151,523 per year
• Software Engineer Intern: Average $84,086 per year
• Staff Software Engineer: Average $192,585 per year