How much does Director, Software Engineering make?

The average salary for Director, Software Engineering is A$257,625 per year or A$124 per hour, with top earners making up to A$281,250 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$234,000 (25th percentile) to A$281,250 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Director, Software Engineering employees.

What is the highest salary for Director, Software Engineering?

The highest salary for Director, Software Engineering is A$281,250 per year, A$23,438 per month or A$135 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Director, Software Engineering?

The lowest salary for Director, Software Engineering is A$234,000 per year, A$19,500 per month or A$113 per hour.

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Software Engineering Director Salaries

Software Engineering Director Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$195K - A$225K/yr

A$210K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$48K/yrAverage

A$39K - A$56K/yrRange

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Director of Software Engineering

A$146K–A$253K/yr

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A$146K–A$201K/yr

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A$226K - A$244K/yr Total pay

A$235K Median

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Digi International3.6★

A$313K - A$337K/yr Total pay

A$325K Median

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A$180K - A$302K/yr Total pay

A$220K Median

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A$166K - A$210K/yr Total pay

A$188K Median

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A$305K - A$440K/yr Total pay

A$371K Median

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Director, Software Engineering

15+ years

A$302K - A$352K/yr

Brisbane

submitted on Feb 11, 2025

A$302K - A$352K/yr

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Director, Software Engineering

15+ years

A$216K - A$252K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Jun 1, 2024

A$216K - A$252K/yr

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