Salary trend
The salary ranges vary by experience level and contract type.
- For entry-level roles, full-time salaries typically range from $100,000 to $120,000 AUD and $95,000 and $110,000 NZD.
- Mid-level professionals can expect salaries between $120,000 and $140,000 AUD, or $110,000 and $125,000 NZD depending on the role.
- Senior-level positions offer compensation from $140,000 to $160,000+ AUD, with New Zealand based roles ranging from $125,000 to $140,000+ NZD.
Source: Seek.com.au and Seek.co.nz
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Source: Forrester, 2024
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Source: Gartner, 2024
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