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Programmer salary in Australia

How much does a Programmer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$91,524

The average salary for a programmer is $91,524 per year in Australia. 386 salaries reported, updated at 17 August 2026

Programmer job openings in Australia

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Developer Programmer
RESTOSUITE AU PTY LTD
Homebush West NSW
$80,000 - $90,000 a year
Full-time
2 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Programmer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sydney Local Health District
 
$144,444per year
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Western Sydney University
 
$127,534per year
DFP Recruitment Services Pty L...
 
$124,800per year
Capgemini
 
$112,500per year
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS...
 
$107,500per year
Randstad
 
$100,000per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Programmers

  1. North Sydney NSW
    $110,813 per year
  2. Macquarie Park NSW
    $92,585 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $91,515 per year
  4. Brisbane QLD
    $91,405 per year
  5. Inner West NSW
    $90,896 per year

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