50% of professionals earn between $75,000 - $170,000 AUD
The median salary is $115,000
The average salary for a Software Engineer in Australia is AUD 75,000 - AUD 170,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 142,500 per year, based on 20,037 active job listings.
The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Canberra. Sydney leads with 4,739 job openings.
Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in Australia include Alignerr, Tata Consultancy Services, Sideshow Consulting, Currents, AI Advancements.
Explore 20,037 Software Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.