Software Tester Salary in Australia

AU$83,859
per year
per hour
AU$43.67
per hour
per year

Software Tester - Average Salary & Hourly Pay

The average salary for a Software Tester is AU$83,859 per year (AU$43.67 per hour), which is AU$13,971 (+20%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Software Tester can expect an average starting salary of AU$45,670. The highest salaries can exceed AU$123,400.
AU$45,670
Low
AU$83,859
Average salary
AU$123,400
High
AU$23.78
Low
AU$43.67
Average salary
AU$64.27
High

Software Tester Salary Range

Low
AU$45,670
Average salary
AU$83,859
Senior
AU$96,144
High
AU$123,400
Low
AU$23.78
Average salary
AU$43.67
Senior
AU$50.07
High
AU$64.27
Among Software Testers, Junior Software Testers or Mid Weight Software QA Testers (Manual Testers and Automation Testers) tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Software Testers and roles like Test Manager enjoy the highest salaries.

Software Tester - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Software Tester with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$46,000 per year. A mid career Software Tester with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$82,000, while a Senior Software Tester with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$96,000. Software Testers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$100,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Software Tester in Australia

Late Career▲ +19%
Senior▲ +14%
Average SalaryAU$83,859/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -45%

Gender Breakdown

Female
44%
Male
56%

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Software Tester - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Software Tester 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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Software Tester

How much does a Software Tester make in Australia?
A Software Tester in Australia earns an average of AU$83,859 gross per year, which is about AU$43.67 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Software Tester updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Software Tester in Australia?
The starting salary of a Software Tester in Australia is around AU$45,670 gross per year. Junior Software Testers or Mid Weight Software QA Testers (Manual Testers and Automation Testers) usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Software Tester in Australia?
The highest salary of a Software Tester in Australia can reach and exceed AU$123,400 gross per year. Test Manager usually have the highest salaries.
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