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Software Development Job Market Insights Report: Trends and Statistics [September 2026]

In this guide, we give you an up-to-date snapshot report on the booming software development market for spring 2026. It covers key industry trends, job growth forecasts, and the evolving role of Software Developers in today’s competitive market.

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Software Developer Salaries Anz September 2026

Software Development Salary Trends Summary for Spring 2026

The salary ranges vary by experience level and contract type.

  • In Australia, Software Developers earn $95k a year on average. For Full-stack Developer roles it's $120k, and Software Engineers $115k. 

  • In New Zealand, Software Developer roles, on average, earn $105k. For both Full-Stack Developer and Software Engineer roles, the average is $110k.

  • Considering the average full-time salary in Australia is about $98k a year - and $81,484 in New Zealand - salaries in software development consistently sit above the national average in both countries. 

$17.33 Billion USD

How much the Australian software development market size is projected to reach by 2034.

119,000+

The number of people that the New Zealand tech sector employs.

1,779+

The number of live software development jobs in Australia.

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