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IT Developer Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Sydney and Singapore: Average gross pay is 4% higher in Sydney. Cost of living is 0% cheaper in Singapore. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Singapore is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.2/10 compared to 7/10.

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Sydney
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Singapore

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$97,000/yr
HIGHER
$93,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$54,000
$49,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$84,000
$81,000
Senior Developer Pay
$124,000
$122,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$153,000
$150,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$2,000
$2,200
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,300
$1,500
Groceries (Monthly)
$420
$400
Public Transport Pass
$120
$120
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$200
$200
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$3,113/mo
$3,098/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
32%
17%
Social Security Deduction
0%
20%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$4,760/mo
$4,253/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7
7.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$1,647/mo
$1,155/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~8 months
~17 months
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