50% of professionals earn between $15,000 - $111,219 AUD
The median salary is $65,833
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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Australia is AUD 65,833 - AUD 111,219 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 88,526 per year, based on 12,206 active job listings.
The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Council Of The City Of Sydney. Sydney leads with 3,690 job openings.
Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in Australia include Mathspace, Delta, Hays, Bluefin Resources, Budgetly.
Explore 12,206 Software Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.