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Programmer salary in Australia

How much does a Programmer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$91,586

The average salary for a programmer is $91,586 per year in Australia. 386 salaries reported, updated at 9 July 2026

Programmer job openings in Australia

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Developer Programmer
Melbourne VIC
$85,000 - $90,000 a year
Full-time
4 hours 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
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DFP Recruitment Services Pty L...
 
$124,800per year
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Capgemini
 
$110,333per year
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eHealth NSW
 
$109,990per year
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS...
 
$107,500per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Programmers

  1. North Sydney NSW
    $110,813 per year
  2. Macquarie Park NSW
    $98,855 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $91,547 per year
  4. Brisbane QLD
    $91,258 per year
  5. Inner West NSW
    $90,930 per year

Where can a Programmer earn more?

Compare salaries for Programmers in different locations
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Senior Programmer

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