Coding and Software Development: ANZ Career Market Summary
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Software Development salaries overview 2026:
The salary ranges vary by experience level and contract type.
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In Australia, Software Developers earn $85,000–$105,000 AUD, Full-stack Developer roles average between $110,000-$130,000, and Software Engineers $100,000-$120,000+.
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In New Zealand, Software Developer roles earn between $90,000-$110,000, Full-stack Developer roles average between $105,000-$120,000, and Software Engineers $105,000-$125,000+.
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Considering the average full-time salary in Australia is about $104,520 a year - and $103,300 in New Zealand - salaries in software development consistently sit above the national average in both countries.
The Australian software development market size is projected to reach $17.33 billion USD by 2034
Source: IMARC Group
The New Zealand tech sector employs 119,000+ people
Source: Tech New Zealand
There are 2,272+ live software development jobs in Australia
Source: Seek, 2026
There’s never been a better time to get into coding and software development...
With recent data revealing that tech roles require human touch, the demand for qualified coding professionals is booming like never before. Coders and software developers are critical to the smooth-running of businesses across the UK, meaning that careers in coding are exciting, diverse and well-paid.
Job satisfaction is high among development professionals, with 71.6% globally saying that they're happy or complacent at work.
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