Salary snapshot
The guide covers salary ranges at senior IC, staff, and leadership levels across all six specialisms. Download for the full breakdown including super, equity, and bonus structures.
Backend Engineers
Go, Python, Java, Node.js
$170k – $260k+
Frontend Engineers
React, TypeScript, Vue
$160k – $270k+
Platform & DevOps
AWS, GCP, Kubernetes
$180k – $310k+
Data Engineers
dbt, Snowflake, Spark
$160k – $280k+
Mobile Engineers
iOS, Android, React Native
$170k – $270k+
Engineering Managers
Single team to Head of Eng
$200k – $340k+
All figures are Australian base salary excluding superannuation. Indicative ranges for 2026 — download the full guide for level-by-level breakdowns and Melbourne vs Sydney vs remote comparisons.
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Australian Tech Salary Guide 2026
Real salary data across six technical specialisms. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and remote-first teams.