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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Popular companies for Software Development Managers in Australia
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Recent salaries shared by Software Development Manager
50 salaries
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
submitted on 7 Dec 2025
$174K/yr
$174K • $0
Software Development Manager
15+ Years
$221K/yr
$201K • $20K
Melbourne
submitted on 6 Nov 2025
$221K/yr
$201K • $20K
Software Development Manager
15+ Years
$182K/yr
$182K • $0
Cremorne, Victoria
submitted on 5 Nov 2025
$182K/yr
$182K • $0
Software Development Manager
1-3 Years
$186K - $216K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 26 June 2025
$186K - $216K/yr
Software Development Manager
15+ Years
$310K/yr
$242K • $68K
Sydney
submitted on 24 June 2025
$310K/yr
$242K • $68K
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Software Development Manager
15+ Years
$158K/yr
$158K • $0
Perth, Western Australia
submitted on 12 Jan 2025
$158K/yr
$158K • $0
Software Development Manager
15+ Years
$265K - $306K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 2 Dec 2024
$265K - $306K/yr
Software Development Manager
10-14 Years
$195K - $226K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 16 Nov 2024
$195K - $226K/yr
Software Development Manager
15+ Years
$203K - $238K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 13 Nov 2024
$203K - $238K/yr
Software Development Manager
7-9 Years
$350K - $408K/yr
Brisbane
submitted on 18 Oct 2024
$350K - $408K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Software Development Manager salaries
How much does a Software Development Manager in Australia make?
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.
What is the highest salary for a Software Development Manager in Australia?
The highest salary for a Software Development Manager in Australia is $199,750 per year, $16,646 per month or $96 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Software Development Manager in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Software Development Manager in Australia is $150,000 per year, $12,500 per month or $72 per hour.




