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Back end developer salary in Australia

How much does a Back End Developer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$125,521

The average salary for a back end developer is $125,521 per year in Australia. 61 salaries reported, updated at 30 September 2026

Back End Developer job openings in Australia

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NGINX & API Integration Engine...
WattleCore Technologies Pty Ltd
North Sydney NSW
Contract
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Back End Developer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DFP Recruitment Services Pty L...
 
$270,400per year
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Programmed
 
$260,000per year
Hays
 
$135,000per year
Maple Community Services
 
$125,000per year
Cognizant
 
$95,000per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Back End Developers

  1. Southbank VIC
    $188,956 per year
  2. Perth WA
    $165,968 per year
  3. Brisbane QLD
    $148,766 per year
  4. Sydney Central Business District NSW
    $145,721 per year
  5. Canberra ACT
    $145,086 per year

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The average salary for a Back End Developer is $125,521 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 61 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 30 September 2026.

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Back End Developer salaries typically range between a low of $85,307 and a high of $184,694 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Back End Developer include Southbank VIC at $188,956 per year, Perth WA at $165,968 per year and Brisbane QLD at $148,766 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Back End Developer include DFP Recruitment Services Pty Ltd ($270,400 per year) and Programmed ($260,000 per year).

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