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Game Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Brisbane and Perth: Average gross pay is 1% higher in Perth. Cost of living is 5% cheaper in Brisbane. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Brisbane is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.3/10 compared to 7.2/10.

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Brisbane
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Perth

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$68,000/yr
$69,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$39,000
$40,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$61,000
$62,000
Senior Developer Pay
$90,000
$95,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$113,000
$117,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$1,500
$1,600
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,000
$1,050
Groceries (Monthly)
$380
$390
Public Transport Pass
$100
$105
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$180
$185
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$2,524/mo
CHEAPER
$2,647/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
32%
32%
Social Security Deduction
0%
0%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$3,456/mo
$3,513/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.3
MORE AFFORDABLE
7.2
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$932/mo
$866/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~11 months
~12 months
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