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.
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
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Software Tester Salary Range
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 Salary | AU$83,859/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -45% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
44%
44%
Male
56%
56%
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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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