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- The average salary for a Principal Developer is $158,000 per year (estimate) in Australia, which is 3% higher than the average SEEK salary of $154,000 per year (estimate) for this job.
- SEEK employees working as a Principal Developer in Australia have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Developer professionals at SEEK worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a a Principal Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Principal Developer at SEEK is $173,000 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,800 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $152,505 (25th percentile) and $202,500 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 17 salaries submitted by SEEK Principal Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of June 2026.