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Developer salary in Australia

How much does a Developer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$109,355

The average salary for a developer is $109,355 per year in Australia. 398 salaries reported, updated at 9 May 2026

Developer job openings in Australia

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UiPath Developer
Cognizant3.8out of 5 stars.
Sydney NSW
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Developer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Quay Appointments
 
$234,078per year
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Design and Build Recruitment
 
$190,000per year
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NTT DATA
 
$166,667per year
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Randstad
 
$153,750per year
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Tech Mahindra
 
$152,500per year
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Australian Federal Police
 
$144,980per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Developers

  1. North Sydney NSW
    $126,918 per year
  2. Geelong VIC
    $120,923 per year
  3. Canberra ACT
    $114,960 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $113,948 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $113,821 per year

Where can a Developer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Developer get paid in Australia?

Developer II

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Average $115,879 per year

Senior Developer

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Average $134,543 per year

Entry Level Developer

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Average $84,331 per year

Junior Developer

Job openings
Average $73,521 per year