Remote Software Engineer Salary in Australia

How much do remote developers in Australia expect to make? $84,415 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Australia are around average for Oceania. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$84,415USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$107,666USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Established Companies in Australia

Here are some notable companies with engineering hubs or engineering teams in this location.

Atlassian remote branch in Australia
Atlassian
Sydney, Australia
Google remote branch in Australia
GoogleSource
Sydney, Australia
Cisco remote branch in Australia
CiscoSource
Sydney, Australia
Facebook remote branch in Australia
Facebook
Melbourne, Australia
Square remote branch in Australia
SquareSource
Melbourne, Australia
Zendesk remote branch in Australia
ZendeskSource
Melbourne, Australia

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in Australia with another location.

Compare with:
Taiwan
Australia remote developer salaryAustralia
Front-end Developer
$82,722
$54,263
Back-end Developer
$85,082
$56,878
Data Scientist
$86,910
$57,859
App Developer
$81,701
$51,876
DevOps Engineer
$91,362
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About software engineer salary in Australia

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Australia are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Australia, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in Australia with Arc

Nicholas L. - developer in Australia
Nicholas L.

I am an experienced and skilled software engineer with a passion for functional programming, particularly in statically typed languages. I have been working professionally in F# in my current role for at least four years, after beginning a journey into learning functional programming about five years ago. My team has just launched a very large project which we have been building for three years, the back end of which is developed in F#. I was responsible for establishing the core foundation of the system, which has proven to be a crucial element in the success of the project. Among the technology team at my current company I have become a respected leader in F# and functional programming, mentoring and guiding other developers in their learning journeys. The problem solving aspect is what I enjoy the most about software engineering. I love designing elegant solutions to complex problems, and I am good at thinking and working in the abstract. Throughout my career, I have regularly found that my colleagues often consult me for advice and assistance with challenging problems. I have always earnt the respect of my team and my employers, and I am frequently entrusted with the most critical development tasks.

Emmanuel H. - developer in Australia
Emmanuel H.

Has held roles in software engineering, media production, non-profit leadership, & healthcare. Has 10+ years experience in full-stack software development with a passion for SOLID software architecture. Loves to tackle new challenges, and work with software & people.

Kanarupan K. - developer in Australia
Kanarupan K.
Senior Developer

I bring a decade of seasoned expertise in backend software engineering, along with strong analytical, teamwork, and communication skills. Successfully remote-worked with globally distributed teams for the last five years. Eager to contribute to challenging projects in a collaborative environment. I am committed to fostering a positive culture of thinking from first principles, engineering excellence, and accelerating the delivery of high-quality software.

Salary reports by technologies

Now that you know the software engineer salaries in Australia, take a look at developers’ salary expectations based on the technologies they’re experienced in.

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