Salary of Software Engineer in Australia 2026
How much does a Software Engineer earn?
$123,652
/ Annual
Based on 7 job listings
$99,946 Average salary
$123,652 Maximum
$145,000
Salary data updated: March 2026
About this role
Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.
- Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.
- Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
- Coordinate installation of software system.
- Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
- Determine system performance standards.
Career progression
ESCO (EU Open Data) | O*NET (U.S. DOL)
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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: 7 job postings with salary.