How much does a Software Developer make?

The average salary for a Software Developer is $95,000 per year or $46 per hour, with top earners making up to $280,200 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $77,000 (25th percentile) to $120,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5034 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Developer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Software Developer?

The highest salary for a Software Developer is $120,500 per year, $10,042 per month or $58 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Software Developer?

The lowest salary for a Software Developer is $77,000 per year, $6,417 per month or $37 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Software Developers?

Software developers are paid well above average once they are experienced in their field. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they make. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive high salaries, which can reach over six figures. Pay is expected to grow as digital transformation reaches a global level. Software developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.

Software Engineer Developer Salaries

Software Engineer Developer salaries in Australia

Base pay

$75K - $110K/yr

$90K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$5K/yrAverage

$2K - $11K/yrRange

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Last updated 20 Nov 20255K Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Software Engineer

$87K–$130K/yr

Senior Software Engineer

$120K–$160K/yr

Software Engineer Manager

$152K–$200K/yr

Popular companies for Software Engineer Developers in Australia

DXC Technology3.4★

$70K - $95K/yr Total pay

$78K Median

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NAB - National Australia Bank3.7★

$97K - $144K/yr Total pay

$110K Median

Software Developer

Computershare3.3★

$69K - $90K/yr Total pay

$80K Median

Software Developer

PageUp3.7★

$80K - $95K/yr Total pay

$90K Median

Software Developer

IBM3.9★

$80K - $150K/yr Total pay

$100K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Software Engineer Developer

50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Software Developer

|

1-3 Years

$110K/yr

($110K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 21 Apr 2026

$110K/yr

$110K • $0

Software Developer

|

10-14 Years

$171K - $199K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 18 Apr 2026

$171K - $199K/yr

Software Developer

|

7-9 Years

$162K/yr

($147K • $15K)

Melbourne

submitted on 14 Apr 2026

$162K/yr

$147K • $15K

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Software Developer

|

4-6 Years

$102K/yr

($102K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 14 Apr 2026

$102K/yr

$102K • $0

Software Developer

|

4-6 Years

$99K - $116K/yr

Adelaide

submitted on 12 Apr 2026

$99K - $116K/yr

Software Developer

|

4-6 Years

$83K - $97K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 7 Apr 2026

$83K - $97K/yr

Software Developer

|

1-3 Years

$114K - $132K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 3 Apr 2026

$114K - $132K/yr

Software Developer

|

1-3 Years

$71K/yr

($71K • $0)

Armadale, Victoria

submitted on 27 Mar 2026

$71K/yr

$71K • $0

Software Developer

|

4-6 Years

$112K - $129K/yr

Glen Iris, Victoria

submitted on 26 Mar 2026

$112K - $129K/yr

Software Developer

|

7-9 Years

$124K/yr

($124K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 26 Mar 2026

$124K/yr

$124K • $0

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