How much does a Computer Programmer make?

The average salary for a Computer Programmer is $110,000 per year or $53 per hour, with top earners making up to $184,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $76,250 (25th percentile) to $147,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 113 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Computer Programmer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Computer Programmer?

The highest salary for a Computer Programmer is $147,000 per year, $12,250 per month or $71 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Computer Programmer?

The lowest salary for a Computer Programmer is $76,250 per year, $6,354 per month or $37 per hour.

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Computer Programmer Salaries

Computer Programmer salaries in Australia

Base pay

$70K - $120K/yr

$95K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$15K/yrAverage

$6K - $27K/yrRange

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Last updated 27 Feb 2025113 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Software Developer

$75K–$110K/yr

Senior Software Developer

$110K–$140K/yr

Software Developer Manager

$120K–$140K/yr

Popular companies for Computer Programmers in Australia

548 results

IBM3.9★

$126K - $135K/yr Total pay

$130K Median

Computer Programmer

Commonwealth Bank of Australia3.6★

$39 - $70/hr Total pay

$55 Median

Computer Programmer

University of Melbourne4.2★

$45K - $60K/yr Total pay

$52K Median

Computer Programmer

Google4.4★

$100K - $100K/yr Total pay

$100K Median

Computer Programmer

Microsoft4.0★

$80K - $850K/yr Total pay

$465K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Computer Programmer

50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Computer Programmer

15+ Years

$149K - $175K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 26 Jan 2026

$149K - $175K/yr

Computer Programmer

4-6 Years

$127K/yr

($127K • $0)

Sydney

submitted on 15 Jan 2026

$127K/yr

$127K • $0

Computer Programmer

4-6 Years

$83K/yr

($83K • $0)

North Sydney

submitted on 3 Dec 2025

$83K/yr

$83K • $0

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Computer Programmer

1-3 Years

$56K/yr

($56K • $0)

Sydney

submitted on 18 Nov 2025

$56K/yr

$56K • $0

Computer Programmer

4-6 Years

$147K/yr

($147K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 30 Oct 2025

$147K/yr

$147K • $0

Computer Programmer

15+ Years

$180K/yr

($180K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 22 Sept 2025

$180K/yr

$180K • $0

Computer Programmer

4-6 Years

$106K/yr

($106K • $0)

Canberra

submitted on 12 July 2025

$106K/yr

$106K • $0

Computer Programmer

7-9 Years

$60K - $70K/yr

Legana

submitted on 14 June 2025

$60K - $70K/yr

Computer Programmer

1-3 Years

$112K/yr

($112K • $0)

Sydney

submitted on 7 Apr 2025

$112K/yr

$112K • $0

Computer Programmer

4-6 Years

$82K - $95K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 23 Mar 2025

$82K - $95K/yr

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