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Backend Developer Salary in Australia

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Australia median is $140,876 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$140,876
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,728
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$140,876
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$67.73
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$140,876
Canberra, ACT$140,876
Sunshine Coast, QLD$140,876
Wollongong, NSW$140,876
Hobart, TAS$140,876
Darwin, NT$140,876
Mackay, QLD$140,876
Sydney, NSW$104,790
Melbourne, VIC$101,320
Brisbane, QLD$92,992
Perth, WA$92,992
Adelaide, SA$83,277

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Australia?
The national median backend developer salary in Australia is about $203,000 per year ($16,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $120,000 to $203,000.
Which Australia city pays backend developers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $203,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $120,000 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about $79,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $292,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is backend developer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.