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Salary Guide

Backend Developer Salary in Australia

Based on 150 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$85,000 - $190,000
Median salary
$125,000 - $190,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$68K
25th percentile$85K
Median$125K
75th percentile$190K
90th percentile$219K

50% of professionals earn between $85,000 - $190,000 AUD

The median salary is $125,000

Top cities

Sydney52 job openings
Melbourne24 job openings

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Backend Developer

150 job openings

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The average salary for a Backend Developer in Australia is AUD 85,000 - AUD 190,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 157,500 per year, based on 150 active job listings.

The cities with the most Backend Developer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Parramatta, Canberra. Sydney leads with 52 job openings.

Explore 150 Backend Developer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.