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Developer salary in Australia

How much does a Developer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$108,731

The average salary for a developer is $108,731 per year in Australia. 395 salaries reported, updated at 9 July 2026

Developer job openings in Australia

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Developer
Department of Justice and Community Safety3.3out of 5 stars.
Melbourne City Centre VIC
$100,894 - $114,476 a year
Full-time
2 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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LTM Limited
 
$156,000per year
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Randstad
 
$153,750per year
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Tech Mahindra
 
$152,500per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Developers

  1. North Sydney NSW
    $134,910 per year
  2. Geelong VIC
    $120,923 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $113,657 per year
  4. Canberra ACT
    $113,012 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $112,592 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

Job openings
Average $132,960 per year

Senior Developer

Job openings
Average $135,024 per year

Entry Level Developer

Job openings
Average $84,331 per year

Junior Developer

Job openings
Average $73,758 per year