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Web Developer Salary in Australia

Web developers build and maintain websites, balancing design, performance, and functionality. The Australia median is $156,837 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$156,837
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,047
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$156,837
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$75.40
varies by city

Web Developer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$156,837
Canberra, ACT$156,837
Sunshine Coast, QLD$156,837
Wollongong, NSW$156,837
Hobart, TAS$156,837
Darwin, NT$156,837
Mackay, QLD$156,837
Sydney, NSW$115,199
Melbourne, VIC$114,505
Brisbane, QLD$104,790
Perth, WA$102,708
Adelaide, SA$93,686

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a web developer make in Australia?
The national median web developer salary in Australia is about $226,000 per year ($18,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $135,000 to $226,000.
Which Australia city pays web developers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $226,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays web developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $135,000 per year for a web developer.
What is the typical salary range for a web developer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, web developer pay commonly spans from about $87,200 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $320,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have web developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes web developer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is web 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, Backend Developer.