Hiring for Technology in Australia
Australia’s technology market showed early signs of recovery in 2025, but hiring remained cautious. While activity picked up, many organisations continued to operate with reduced budgets and a selective approach to new headcount.
The defining trend was the ‘AI effect’: Broad-based hiring slowed as organisations assessed how best to invest, but demand accelerated for specialists tied to AI implementation, data, cloud, and cybersecurity.
Recruitment processes lengthened as employers focused on candidates who could demonstrate business impact, not just technical depth. Contract hiring remained important for urgent or niche projects, while permanent roles were reserved for skills aligned to long-term capability.
In-Demand Technology Roles in Australia
- Cybersecurity Specialists (Analysts, Security Architects, GRC Professionals)
- Data & AI Professionals (Data Scientists, Machine Learning [ML] Engineers, AI Engineers)
- Cloud & DevOps Engineers
In-Demand Technology Skills in Australia
- Generative AI and machine learning, with practical application skills commanding a premium
- Cybersecurity and data protection, particularly aligned with AI-driven risks
- Commercial acumen, enabling candidates to connect technical expertise with tangible business outcomes
- Cloud optimisation and automation, supporting scalable, efficient infrastructure
Up, Down, or Flat? Technology Salary Trends in Australia
Technology salaries largely plateaued in 2025 following several years of rapid growth. While permanent salaries stabilised, premiums persisted for niche expertise and immediate availability. Contract rates remained variable, reflecting project urgency and skill scarcity.
Technology Salaries in Australia
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| Job Title | Sector | Sub Sector | Location | Low | Median | High |
.Net Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
Android Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
Automation Tester Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
Backend Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
C# Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
C++ Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
Front End Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
Full Stack Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
iOS Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
Java Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
JavaScript Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
PHP Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
Product Designer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
Python Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
ReactJs Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
Ruby on Rails Developer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
Software Development Manager Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $900 | $1,100 | $1,400 | |
Software Development Team Lead Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $800 | $1,000 | $1,250 | |
Technical Team Lead Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $800 | $1,050 | $1,250 | |
Test Analyst Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $600 | $750 | $950 | |
Automation Test Engineer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $650 | $800 | $950 | |
Test Manager Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $850 | $950 | $1,050 | |
UI Designer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $600 | $750 | $950 | |
UX Designer Daily rate |
Development & Testing | Sydney | $600 | $750 | $950 | |
Chief Information Officer Daily rate |
Senior Management Roles | Sydney | $1,500 | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
Chief Technological Officer Daily rate |
Senior Management Roles | Sydney | $1,500 | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
Cyber Security Engineer Daily rate |
Infrastructure | Sydney | $850 | $1,100 | $1,500 | |
Network Security Engineer Daily rate |
Infrastructure | Sydney | $900 | $1,150 | $1,450 | |
DevOps Engineer Daily rate |
Infrastructure | Sydney | $900 | $1,150 | $1,500 | |
Cloud Platform Engineer Daily rate |
Infrastructure | Sydney | $950 | $1,200 | $1,600 | |
Systems Administrator Daily rate |
Infrastructure | Sydney | $700 | $850 | $1,050 | |
FIrst Line Support / Service Desk Analyst Daily rate |
Infrastructure | Sydney | $500 | $650 | $850 | |
Second Line Support Daily rate |
Infrastructure | Sydney | $650 | $850 | $1,100 | |
Network Engineer Daily rate |
Infrastructure | Sydney | $850 | $1,050 | $1,300 | |
IT Manager / Infrastructure Manager Daily rate |
Infrastructure | Sydney | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,800 | |
Cloud Architect Daily rate |
Architecture | Sydney | $1,100 | $1,300 | $1,600 | |
Enterprise Architect Daily rate |
Architecture | Sydney | $1,150 | $1,350 | $1,650 | |
Infrastructure Architect Daily rate |
Architecture | Sydney | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,450 | |
IT Director Daily rate |
Architecture | Sydney | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,750 | |
Network Architect Daily rate |
Architecture | Sydney | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,500 | |
Solutions Architect Daily rate |
Architecture | Sydney | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,500 | |
Data Architect Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $900 | $1,100 | $1,200 | |
Business Intelligence Manager Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $800 | $900 | $1,000 | |
Data Scientist Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $700 | $900 | $1,100 | |
Data Engineer Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $800 | $900 | $1,100 | |
Analytics Manager Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $800 | $900 | $1,000 | |
Campaigns Analyst Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $550 | $700 | $850 | |
Data Governance Specialist Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $650 | $750 | $1,000 | |
Head of Data Governance Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,300 | |
Insight Analyst Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $650 | $750 | $950 | |
Head of Data Science Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,400 | |
Head of Analytics Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,400 | |
BI Analyst Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $650 | $750 | $950 | |
BI Developer Daily rate |
Analytics | Sydney | $650 | $750 | $950 |
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