Software Developer Salary in Australia
AU$72,400
per year
per month
AU$6,030
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$4,530/year
Profit Sharing
AU$6,170/year
Bonus
AU$380/month
Profit Sharing
AU$510/month
Software Developer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Software Developer is AU$72,400 per year (AU$6,030 per month), which is AU$2,512 (+4%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Software Developer can expect an average starting salary of AU$48,500. The highest salaries can exceed AU$150,000.
A Software Developer can expect an average starting salary of AU$48,500. The highest salaries can exceed AU$150,000.
AU$48,500
Low
AU$72,400
Average salary
AU$150,000
High
AU$4,040
Low
AU$6,030
Average salary
AU$12,500
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0 AU$91,700 AU$183,470 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$48,500 - 150,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 15,270 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 18,200 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$48,500 - 183,470 |
AU$0 AU$7,650 AU$15,290 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$4,040 - 12,500 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 1,270 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 1,520 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$4,040 - 15,290 |
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Software Developer Salary Range
Among software developers, Junior Software Developers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Software Developers enjoy the highest salaries.
Software Developer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Developer | AU$98K/year | +35% |
| Junior Software Developer | AU$57K/year | -21% |
Software Developer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Software Developer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$48,500 per year. A mid career Software Developer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$68,300, while a Senior Software Developer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$97,700. Software developers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$115,600 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Software Developer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +60% |
| Senior | ▲ +35% |
| Average Salary | AU$72,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -33% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
87%
87%
Male
13%
13%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Software Developer 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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