Java Engineer Salaries
Java Engineer salaries in Australia
Base pay
$80K - $109K/yr
$85K/yrAverage base pay
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Popular companies for Java Engineers in Australia
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Recent salaries shared by Java Engineer
14 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Java Engineer
4-6 Years
$79K - $92K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 2 Dec 2025
$79K - $92K/yr
Java Engineer
4-6 Years
$93K - $108K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 8 Sept 2025
$93K - $108K/yr
Java Engineer
7-9 Years
$80K/yr
$80K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 3 Nov 2023
$80K/yr
$80K • $0
Java Engineer
1-3 Years
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 3 Oct 2023
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Java Engineer
4-6 Years
$76K/yr
$76K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 27 May 2023
$76K/yr
$76K • $0
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Java Engineer
1-3 Years
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 25 Apr 2023
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Java Engineer
15+ Years
$121K - $140K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 29 Aug 2022
$121K - $140K/yr
Java Engineer
0-1 Year
$74K - $86K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 16 Apr 2022
$74K - $86K/yr
Java Engineer
4-6 Years
$99K - $115K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 20 Aug 2021
$99K - $115K/yr
Java Engineer
10-14 Years
$150K - $175K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 15 Aug 2021
$150K - $175K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Java Engineer salaries
How much does a Java Engineer in Australia make?
The average salary for a Java Engineer is $85,000 per year or $41 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $137,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $80,000 (25th percentile) and $109,250 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 12 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Engineer employees in Australia as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Java Engineer in Australia?
The highest salary for a Java Engineer in Australia is $109,250 per year, $9,104 per month or $53 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Java Engineer in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Java Engineer in Australia is $80,000 per year, $6,667 per month or $38 per hour.



