Software Engineer Salary
Based on 14 anonymous submissions across Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth. Median salary: $105,000/year.
By Experience Level
Junior (2)$75,000
Mid (10)$105,000
Senior (2)$165,000
| Role | City | Level | YoE | Salary | Bonus | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | Sydney | Senior | 8yr | $165,000 | $10,000 | 2026-01 |
| Software Engineer | Melbourne | Senior | 9yr | $155,000 | $8,000 | 2026-02 |
| Software Engineer | Sydney | Mid | 4yr | $120,000 | $5,000 | 2025-10 |
| Software Engineer | Melbourne | Mid | 5yr | $115,000 | $3,000 | 2026-03 |
| Software Engineer | Canberra | Mid | 5yr | $115,000 | — | 2026-01 |
| Software Engineer | Perth | Mid | 5yr | $110,000 | — | 2025-11 |
| Software Engineer | Brisbane | Mid | 4yr | $105,000 | $2,000 | 2026-03 |
| Software Engineer | Newcastle | Mid | 4yr | $100,000 | — | 2026-01 |
| Software Engineer | Adelaide | Mid | 4yr | $95,000 | — | 2026-03 |
| Software Engineer | Gold Coast | Mid | 4yr | $95,000 | — | 2026-01 |
| Software Engineer | Darwin | Mid | 3yr | $95,000 | — | 2025-11 |
| Software Engineer | Hobart | Mid | 5yr | $90,000 | — | 2025-12 |
| Software Engineer | Sydney | Junior | 1yr | $75,000 | — | 2026-02 |
| Software Engineer | Melbourne | Junior | 2yr | $72,000 | — | 2025-12 |