How much does Staff Software Engineer make?

The average salary for Staff Software Engineer is A$200,000 per year or A$96 per hour, with top earners making up to A$278,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$175,000 (25th percentile) to A$235,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 309 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Staff Software Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for Staff Software Engineer?

The highest salary for Staff Software Engineer is A$235,000 per year, A$19,583 per month or A$113 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Staff Software Engineer?

The lowest salary for Staff Software Engineer is A$175,000 per year, A$14,583 per month or A$84 per hour.

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Staff Software Engineer Salaries

Staff Software Engineer Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$160K - A$200K/yr

A$180K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$20K/yrAverage

A$15K - A$35K/yrRange

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Last updated Mar 16, 2025309 Salaries submitted

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A$159K–A$200K/yr

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A$175K–A$190K/yr

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A$150K–A$202K/yr

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