What is the median salary for Software Engineering in Melbourne?

The median salary for Software Engineering in Melbourne is AUD 120,000 - AUD 147,500 per year.

How does the Software Engineering salary in Melbourne compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Software Engineering in Australia is AUD 113,400 - AUD 147,500, while in Melbourne it is AUD 123,623 - AUD 155,282.

Based on 282 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$123,623 - $155,282

Median salary

$120,000 - $147,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$85K

25th percentile$100K

Median$120K

75th percentile$145K

90th percentile$156K

50% of professionals earn between $100,000 - $145,000 AUD

The median salary is $120,000

Melbourne

Average salary

123,623 - 155,282

Median salary

120,000 - 147,500

282 job openings

Australia

Average salary

113,400 - 147,500

Median salary

113,400 - 147,500

2,039 job openings

Sydney634 job openings

Brisbane107 job openings

Canberra82 job openings

Perth49 job openings

Adelaide41 job openings

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Software Engineering in Melbourne

The average salary for a Software Engineering in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 123,623 - AUD 155,282 per year in 2026, based on 282 job listings.

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