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Database Developer salaries in Australia
Base pay
$85K - $113K/yr
$95K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$9K/yrAverage
$1K - $17K/yrRange
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Frequently asked questions about Database Developer salaries
The average salary for a Database Developer is $104,232 per year or $50 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $140,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $86,000 (25th percentile) and $129,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 33 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Database Developer employees in Australia as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Database Developer in Australia is $129,500 per year, $10,792 per month or $62 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Database Developer in Australia is $86,000 per year, $7,167 per month or $41 per hour.
Pay for database developers is slightly higher than the average salary, with good potential to earn higher amounts with experience. Database developers can advance into computer and information systems manager roles. The experience gained from working as a database developer allows candidates to apply for a variety of similar positions, like software engineering, data science, or data analytics. Additionally, those with good experience and reputation can form their own independent consulting firms to supplement their income or become a business owner.
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