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Software Developer salary in Melbourne, 2026
Core range A$100 to 150k a year at 3 to 7 years; A$85k to A$200k across the published market. Estimate built between published anchors, labelled and reviewed.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | A$60k | A$70 to 95k | A$120k |
| 3 to 7 years | A$85k | A$100 to 150k | A$200k |
| 8 to 15 years | A$120k | A$150 to 240k | A$350k |
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Software Developer · Melbourne, Australia · 3 to 7 years
Core range A$100 to 150k a year
A$85k
Low outlier: Short contracts and limited scope responsibilities
A$100 to 150k
Core range, where most offers land
A$200k
High outlier: Tech lead at large fintech startups
City hub
Melbourne is a major tech hub with strong demand and many remote-role inflows.
Hays Salary Guide 2024
Employer-type premium
Large product firms and fintech pay 10 to 40% above averages.
Robert Walters Salary Survey 2024
Skill premium
Full-stack, cloud and AI skills command notable uplifts versus generalists.
Hays Salary Guide 2024
Typical annual increase
Raises and promotions commonly deliver 5 to 10% annually.
ABS Average Weekly Earnings Nov 2023
Sources: Hays Salary Guide (2024); Robert Walters Salary Survey (2024); ABS Average Weekly Earnings (Nov 2023). This range is interpolated between the published survey rows either side of it and reviewed before it is promoted to verified; a figure outside the published market is never shown. Ask inside the core; use the outliers to spot a low offer or a real niche premium.
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