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

In this guide, we give you an up-to-date snapshot report on the booming software development market for autumn 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 Development Job Market Insights Report: Trends and Statistics [April 2026]

Software Developer Salaries Anz 2026

Software development salary trends summary for autumn 2026

The salary ranges vary by experience level and contract type.

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+.
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+.
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

Industry Insights

In Australia, demand for skills in AI, machine learning and data intelligence, as well as technical development and engineering, are on the rise in 2026.
Python leads as the top programming language, followed by SQL and Java.
Australian tech workers contribute, on average, $50 more per hour worked to the economy than workers in other industries.
The tech sector in New Zealand is worth a staggering $24 billion.
Non-resident Software Engineers qualify for Tier 1 residency in New Zealand, signaling high demand.

Software Developers report high job satisfaction due to high salaries and more flexible working opportunities.
Four in ten developers report that AI has expanded their career opportunities.
64% of HR professionals say a degree alone doesn’t guarantee the digital or AI capability modern roles require, showing the increasing importance of portfolios for Software Developers.
The latest research from the Tech Council of Australia has named tech as Australia's "productivity engine", contributing $248.5 billion to the nation's economy.
By the end of 2026, 80% of Software Engineers will work either fully or partially from home.

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