Remote Software Engineer Salaries 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

Jayen A. - developer in Australia
Jayen A.
Linux power user for over 20 years

"I consider myself a problem solver, but I am mainly focused on problems that technology can solve. As a tech enthusiast and serial entrepreneur, I enjoy working with startups looking for breakthroughs in their fields. From idea generation to planning to launch and growth, I enjoy collaborating with clients and addressing their concerns. Let's connect and discuss your learning/project requirements. My past ICT roles: systems analyst, analyst programmer, computer network and systems engineer, developer programmer, systems administrator, software engineer, database administrator, network administrator, support engineer, web programmer My computer science specialties: algorithms and data structures, robotics, machine learning, networking, information visualization, Linux, distributed computing, graph theory, operating systems, and computer architecture. Some non-computing specialties: GSD, teaching [people], data science & analytics. "

Ivan C. - developer in Australia
Ivan C.
Mentor of your life and code

I have a diverse background that spans roles such as Software Engineer, System Engineer, System Analyst, Project Manager, Product Manager, Scrum Master, and Front-end Manager. Currently, my focus is on leading teams and driving software development, innovation, and the implementation of front-end technologies. Here are some examples of my expertise: * Senior front-end developer with over 10 years of experience. * Accomplished in product and project management. * Proficient in assisting developers to quickly pick up their work. My extensive experience includes multimedia integration and effective cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, I am passionate about serving as a mentor within the team, providing young engineers with hope and guidance for the future. I hope to connect with you and contribute further to your endeavors. https://dev.to/ivanchiou

Daniel M. - developer in Australia
Daniel M.
Data/AI Engineer - love to bring software into the clinic!

Software Engineer with robust expertise API development, medical imaging and data engineering, coupled with a comprehensive background in AI, data science, and Python programming. Part-time PhD student looking into decentralised machine learning (AKA. federated learning) at the University of New South Wales. Experienced in developing tools, optimizing processes, and contributing to research projects in the field of medical physics and artificial intelligence

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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