What is the median salary for Software Engineering in Sydney?

The median salary for Software Engineering in Sydney is AUD 150,000 - AUD 172,500 per year.

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

The national average salary for Software Engineering in Australia is AUD 113,400 - AUD 147,500, while in Sydney it is AUD 148,195 - AUD 194,526.

Based on 556 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$148,195 - $194,526

Median salary

$150,000 - $172,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$100K

25th percentile$114K

Median$150K

75th percentile$175K

90th percentile$199K

50% of professionals earn between $113,911 - $175,000 AUD

The median salary is $150,000

Sydney

Average salary

148,195 - 194,526

Median salary

150,000 - 172,500

556 job openings

Australia

Average salary

113,400 - 147,500

Median salary

113,400 - 147,500

2,039 job openings

Melbourne312 job openings

Brisbane107 job openings

Canberra82 job openings

Perth49 job openings

Adelaide41 job openings

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Software Engineering in Sydney

The average salary for a Software Engineering in Sydney, Australia is AUD 148,195 - AUD 194,526 per year in 2026, based on 556 job listings.

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