Software Engineer Salary in Sydney
Based on 3 verified salary placements
Typical Salary Range
A$85k – A$190k
Average
A$135k
Median
A$130k
25th Percentile
A$85k
75th Percentile
A$190k
By Seniority Level
senior
Average
A$190k
Median
A$190k
1 salaries reported
mid
Average
A$130k
Median
A$130k
1 salaries reported
entry
Average
A$85k
Median
A$85k
1 salaries reported
By Company Type
mnc
Average
A$135k
Median
A$130k
3 salaries reported
Common Benefits
20 days AL, health insurance, RSUs, flexible hours, parental leave
Recruiter Insights
- Staff/Principal engineers at Atlassian, Canva, CBA earning $200K+ base. Sydney market competitive with global remote opportunities.
- Sydney tech salaries plateauing after 2022-23 surge. Remote work has expanded talent pool. TypeScript/React + Python/Go most in demand.
- Grad SWE at Atlassian, Canva, or Big Tech Sydney. UNSW, USyd, UTS grads. Source: SEEK/Glassdoor 2025.
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