Software Development Manager Salaries

Software Development Manager salaries in Australia

Base pay
$140K - $179K/yr
$158K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$15K/yrAverage
$10K - $21K/yrRange
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Last updated 3 Nov 2025190 Salaries submitted
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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Software Development Manager
4-6 Years
$174K/yr
$174K • $0
Melbourne
$174K/yr
$174K • $0
Software Development Manager
15+ Years
$221K/yr
$201K • $20K
Melbourne
$221K/yr
$201K • $20K
Software Development Manager
15+ Years
$182K/yr
$182K • $0
Cremorne, Victoria
$182K/yr
$182K • $0
Software Development Manager
1-3 Years
$186K - $216K/yr
Sydney
$186K - $216K/yr
Software Development Manager
15+ Years
$310K/yr
$242K • $68K
Sydney
$310K/yr
$242K • $68K
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Software Development Manager
15+ Years
$158K/yr
$158K • $0
Perth, Western Australia
$158K/yr
$158K • $0
Software Development Manager
15+ Years
$265K - $306K/yr
Sydney
$265K - $306K/yr
Software Development Manager
10-14 Years
$195K - $226K/yr
Melbourne
$195K - $226K/yr
Software Development Manager
15+ Years
$203K - $238K/yr
Sydney
$203K - $238K/yr
Software Development Manager
7-9 Years
$350K - $408K/yr
Brisbane
$350K - $408K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Software Development Manager salaries

The average salary for a Software Development Manager is $172,500 per year or $83 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $229,100 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $150,000 (25th percentile) and $199,750 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 190 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Development Manager employees in Australia as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Software Development Manager in Australia is $199,750 per year, $16,646 per month or $96 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Development Manager in Australia is $150,000 per year, $12,500 per month or $72 per hour.