BAE Systems employees working as Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 29 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Software Engineer professionals at BAE Systems worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at A$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to A$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer at BAE Systems is A$150,297 per year or A$72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$234,720 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$120,007 (25th percentile) and A$190,731 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 75 salaries submitted by BAE Systems Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.