The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at A$120,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to A$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Rocket Software is A$286,129 per year or A$138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$454,293 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$227,580 (25th percentile) and A$366,945 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Rocket Software Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.