Software Architect Salary in Australia
AU$116,492
per year
per hour
AU$60.67
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$5,094/year
Software Architect - Average Salary
The average salary for a Software Architect is AU$116,492 per year (AU$60.67 per hour), which is AU$46,604 (+67%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Software Architect can expect an average starting salary of AU$91,596. The highest salaries can exceed AU$200,000.
A Software Architect can expect an average starting salary of AU$91,596. The highest salaries can exceed AU$200,000.
AU$91,596
Low
AU$116,492
Average salary
AU$200,000
High
AU$47.70
Low
AU$60.67
Average salary
AU$104.16
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$420 AU$104,800 AU$210,000 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$91,596 - 200,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$420 - 10,000 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$92,016 - 210,000 |
AU$47.70 AU$28.20 AU$104.16 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$47.70 - 104.16 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$47.70 - 104.16 |
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Software Architect Salary Range
Early career Software Architects tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Software Architects or Chief Software Architects enjoy the highest salaries.
Software Architect - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Software Architect with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$95,000 per year. A mid career Software Architect with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$110,000, while a Senior Software Architect with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$138,000. Software Architects with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$145,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Software Architect in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +24% |
| Senior | ▲ +18% |
| Average Salary | AU$116,492/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -18% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
14%
14%
Male
86%
86%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Software Architect job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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