SOFTWARE DEVELOPER SALARIES AUSTRALIA

How much does a Software Developer earn in Australia?

The average Software Developer salary in Australia really depends on what area of development they specialise in, their location, and their level of seniority.

The average front-end developer can earn anywhere from $90,000 to $125,000, while a full-stack developer could expect to earn between $110,000 and $150,000.

Increased demand has seen Software Developer wages increase, and even mid-level professionals are commanding impressive salaries. As more organisations recognise the value of developing and maintaining their own software solutions in house, roles in software development become increasingly valuable.

What is the average Software Developer salary in Australia?

The average Software Developer salary in Australia will vary based on geographic location and area of specialisation/level of seniority.

According to the 2022/23 Hays Salary Guide, a front-end developer in Australia earns between $90,000 and $125,000, while a senior front-end developer will earn between $105,000 and $150,000.

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How does a Software Developer salary progress from entry-level to senior?

As a Software Developer progresses from junior to mid-level and towards senior levels, their salary will increase correspondingly. As a developer gains more experience and expertise in their chosen field, they can expect to be rewarded with increased salaries and increased responsibility.

Entry-level Software Developer salary

Entry-level Software Developers are usually expected to work on small projects, learning the technicalities of development and how a business works. Junior developers are generally building smaller solutions by developing parts of the codebase or modules for larger applications.

At this early stage, a Junior Software Developer can expect to earn around $80,000 to $90,000 depending on their existing skills.

Mid-level Software Developer salary

As a Software Developer progresses from junior to mid-level, they'll be more involved in developing alongside other developers on projects that are part of the core business processes. Mid-level developers will also take responsibility for planning, coding and testing new features or modules before handing them over to development teams.

A mid-level developer's salary can range from $90,000 to $115,000.

Senior Software Developer salary

At the senior level, a Software Developer becomes more involved in the strategic direction of projects and solutions across an organisation. At this point, a senior developer will also take on leadership responsibilities such as mentoring junior developers and other team members.

Software Developers at the senior level can earn between $120,000 and $150,000 or higher.

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