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Full-Stack Developer Salary in Australia

Full-stack developers build both the frontend and backend of web applications end to end. 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

Full-Stack 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 full-stack developer make in Australia?
The national median full-stack 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 full-stack developers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $203,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays full-stack developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $120,000 per year for a full-stack developer.
What is the typical salary range for a full-stack developer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, full-stack 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 full-stack developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes full-stack developer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is full-stack developer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.