How much does C++ Software Engineer make?

The average salary for C++ Software Engineer is A$193,500 per year or A$93 per hour, with top earners making up to A$262,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$133,750 (25th percentile) to A$262,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 4 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by C++ Software Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for C++ Software Engineer?

The highest salary for C++ Software Engineer is A$262,000 per year, A$21,833 per month or A$126 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for C++ Software Engineer?

The lowest salary for C++ Software Engineer is A$133,750 per year, A$11,146 per month or A$64 per hour.

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C Software Engineer Salaries

C Software Engineer Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$104K - A$162K/yr

A$154K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$40K/yrAverage

A$30K - A$100K/yrRange

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Last updated May 20, 20264 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

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A$87K–A$123K/yr

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A$120K–A$155K/yr

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A$152K–A$200K/yr

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A$175K - A$262K/yr Total pay

A$202K Median

C++ Software Engineer

Amadeus4.0★

A$87K - A$94K/yr Total pay

A$90K Median

C++ Software Engineer

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A$72 - A$78/hr Total pay

A$75 Median

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Zone IT Solutions3.5★

A$130K - A$134K/yr Total pay

A$132K Median

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A$107K - A$119K/yr Total pay

A$113K Median

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Recent salaries shared by C Software Engineer

4 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

C++ Software Engineer

4-6 years

A$242K - A$282K/yr

Sydney

submitted on May 20, 2026

A$242K - A$282K/yr

C++ Software Engineer

4-6 years

A$186K - A$217K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Aug 11, 2025

A$186K - A$217K/yr

C++ Software Engineer

4-6 years

A$161K - A$189K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Oct 1, 2024

A$161K - A$189K/yr

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C++ Software Engineer

4-6 years

A$83K - A$97K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Feb 10, 2021

A$83K - A$97K/yr

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