Salary of Senior Software Engineer in Australia 2026

How much does a Senior Software Engineer earn?

$12,610 / Annual
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $117,133 Average salary: $12,610 Maximum: $15,333

Minimum
$117,133 Average salary
$12,610 Maximum
$15,333

$1,051 / Monthly
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $9,761 Average salary: $1,051 Maximum: $1,278

Minimum
$9,761 Average salary
$1,051 Maximum
$1,278

$35 / Daily
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $325 Average salary: $35 Maximum: $43

Minimum
$325 Average salary
$35 Maximum
$43

$7 / Hourly
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $61 Average salary: $7 Maximum: $8

Minimum
$61 Average salary
$7 Maximum
$8

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Senior Software Engineer in Australia

Senior Software Engineer

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Archa Full-time

Join Archa’s Engineering team and play a key role in helping our customers get the most out of our corporate card and...
Senior Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Respondent Full-time

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer who’s excited to build products that customers genuinely love. You won’t just...
Senior Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Tanda Full-time $160,000 Contract

Tanda is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for our Product Team. We’re a bootstrapped company that has been funded by...

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Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
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Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa	$44,979	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Casual Cook	$32,000	View listings
Shift Leader	$32,000	View listings
Casual Crew	$32,000	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
General Practitioner	$29,156	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist	$27,896	View listings

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FAQ - Senior Software Engineer

The average salary for Senior Software Engineer is AUD12,610 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 14 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Senior Software Engineer in Australia.

The lowest salary of Senior Software Engineer per year in Australia is AUD117,133

The highest salary for Senior Software Engineer per year in Australia is AUD15,333

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 14 job postings with salary.