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Software Developer Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Canberra and Sydney: Average gross pay is 13% higher in Sydney. Cost of living is 18% cheaper in Canberra. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Canberra is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.3/10 compared to 7/10.

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Canberra
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Sydney

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$80,000/yr
$90,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$46,000
$50,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$70,000
$78,000
Senior Developer Pay
$105,000
$115,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$130,000
$142,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$1,600
$2,000
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,040
$1,300
Groceries (Monthly)
$385
$420
Public Transport Pass
$95
$120
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$182
$200
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$2,566/mo
CHEAPER
$3,113/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
$3,967/mo
$4,420/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.3
MORE AFFORDABLE
7
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$1,401/mo
$1,307/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~8 months
~8 months
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