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Front end developer salary in Australia

How much does a Front End Developer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$110,102

The average salary for a front end developer is $110,102 per year in Australia. 157 salaries reported, updated at 17 October 2026

Front End Developer job openings in Australia

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Java Frontend Developer
Pyramid Global Technologies
New South Wales
4 years ago

Highest paying companies for Front End Developer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Randstad
 
$240,500per year
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DFP Recruitment Services Pty L...
 
$240,500per year
Sportsbet
 
$213,200per year
Programmed
 
$194,480per year
Hays
 
$153,333per year
APG Workforce
 
$149,323per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Front End Developers

  1. Canberra ACT
    $200,341 per year
  2. Sydney Central Business District NSW
    $153,522 per year
  3. Parramatta NSW
    $139,382 per year
  4. Adelaide CBD SA
    $118,445 per year
  5. Sydney NSW
    $114,450 per year

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The average salary for a Front End Developer is $110,102 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 157 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 17 October 2026.

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Front End Developer salaries typically range between a low of $77,351 and a high of $156,720 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Front End Developer include Randstad ($240,500 per year) and DFP Recruitment Services Pty Ltd ($240,500 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Front End Developer salary compares to related positions:

  • Junior Front End Developer: Average $76,698 per year
  • Lead Front End Developer: Average $135,095 per year

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

Junior Front End Developer

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Average $76,698 per year