Software engineer salary in Australia

The average salary for a Software Engineer is $108,473 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 9 August 2026.

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Software Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $75,334 and a high of $156,190 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 $121,246 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 DoorDash (USD 156,667 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 $171,527 per year
• Senior Software Engineer: Average $152,177 per year
• Software Engineer Intern: Average $84,086 per year
• Staff Software Engineer: Average $192,296 per year