Median salary
$159,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$151.8k – $182.3k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
19.4%
12 of 62 roles
Live roles
62
open right now
Salary trend
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How much do Software Engineer roles in Melbourne pay?
The median salary for Software Engineer roles in Melbourne is $159,000 per year. Most pay falls between $151,815 (25th percentile) and $182,250 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $141,210 to $217,000.
These figures are computed live from 62 active Software Engineer roles in Melbourne on JobsRadar, of which 12 (19.4%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Software Engineer roles in Melbourne include STR and Airwallex.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.