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Programmer salary in Australia

How much does a Programmer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$91,448

The average salary for a programmer is $91,448 per year in Australia. 382 salaries reported, updated at 7 October 2026

Programmer job openings in Australia

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Graduate Programmers
Infoware Services
Hendra QLD
4 years 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
WorkPac
 
$99,840per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Programmers

  1. North Sydney NSW
    $108,562 per year
  2. Sydney NSW
    $91,729 per year
  3. Brisbane QLD
    $91,405 per year
  4. Inner West NSW
    $91,380 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $91,127 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Programmer

The average salary for a Programmer is $91,448 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 382 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 7 October 2026.

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Programmer salaries typically range between a low of $69,242 and a high of $120,775 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Programmer include Sydney Local Health District ($144,444 per year) and Western Sydney University ($127,534 per year).

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