How much does Software Architect make?

The average salary for Software Architect is A$151,250 per year or A$73 per hour, with top earners making up to A$216,236 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$120,751 (25th percentile) to A$186,875 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 192 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Architect employees.

What is the highest salary for Software Architect?

The highest salary for Software Architect is A$186,875 per year, A$15,573 per month or A$90 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Software Architect?

The lowest salary for Software Architect is A$120,751 per year, A$10,063 per month or A$58 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Software Architects?

Software architects earn salaries that are on average close to six-figures. Entry-level employees also earn well over the national average salary. With experience and seniority, candidates can earn into six figures. This reflects the specialist, technical nature of their role, as well as the relatively high educational barriers to entry. Those based in London typically earn the highest salaries, and software architects are usually more in demand in major cities where technology companies are based.

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Software Architect Salaries

Software Architect Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$118K - A$170K/yr

A$140K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$11K/yrAverage

A$3K - A$17K/yrRange

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Last updated Dec 9, 2025192 Salaries submitted

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Software Architect

A$118K–A$170K/yr

Senior Software Architect

A$130K–A$179K/yr

Lead Software Architect

A$247K–A$272K/yr

Popular companies for Software Architects in Australia

4,107 results

Enterprise IT Resources3.7★

A$103 - A$119/hr Total pay

A$115 Median

Software Architect

Experis3.2★

A$56 - A$126/hr Total pay

A$119 Median

Software Architect

Total Resource Solutions3.8★

A$108 - A$125/hr Total pay

A$125 Median

Software Architect

Zone IT Solutions3.5★

A$133K - A$134K/yr Total pay

A$133K Median

Software Architect

LAB34.1★

A$185K - A$189K/yr Total pay

A$187K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Software Architect

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Software Architect

4-6 years

A$185K - A$215K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Feb 7, 2023

A$185K - A$215K/yr

Software Architect

7-9 years

A$120K - A$140K/yr

Canberra

submitted on Jan 8, 2023

A$120K - A$140K/yr

Software Architect

1-3 years

A$83K - A$97K/yr

Brisbane

submitted on Aug 23, 2022

A$83K - A$97K/yr

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Software Architect

15+ years

A$167K - A$194K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on Aug 19, 2022

A$167K - A$194K/yr

Software Architect

15+ years

A$157K - A$183K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on Jun 26, 2022

A$157K - A$183K/yr

Software Architect

1-3 years

A$65K - A$75K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Jun 17, 2022

A$65K - A$75K/yr

Software Architect

1-3 years

A$139K - A$161K/yr

Brisbane

submitted on Jun 10, 2022

A$139K - A$161K/yr

Software Architect

10-14 years

A$166K - A$194K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Jun 1, 2022

A$166K - A$194K/yr

Software Architect

15+ years

A$157K - A$183K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on Jun 1, 2022

A$157K - A$183K/yr

Software Architect

15+ years

A$128K - A$149K/yr

Southport

submitted on Jun 1, 2022

A$128K - A$149K/yr

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