← Back to Matrix Home
Hiring Remote Tech Talent in Australia
Engineers in Australia trade at approximately 80% of US market rates. Below is the full salary breakdown across 12 software disciplines, along with labor classification rules and IP transfer requirements.
Contractor Model
ABN Contractor (Subject to Super) or EOR
Effective tax rate: approx 32%
Misclassification Risk
High (Superannuation guarantee on contractors)
Recommended EOR: Remote.com / Deel
IP Assignment
Copyright Act 1968
Requires written bilateral transfer agreement
Tech Salary Table in Australia
| Role | Local Annual | Hourly | Annual Savings vs US | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Frontend Engineer | $124,000 | $59.62/hr | $31,000 (20%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Senior Backend Engineer | $132,000 | $63.46/hr | $33,000 (20%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Full Stack Developer | $112,000 | $53.85/hr | $28,000 (20%) | View Legal Specs → |
| DevOps & Cloud Architect | $136,000 | $65.38/hr | $34,000 (20%) | View Legal Specs → |
| AI / Machine Learning Engineer | $148,000 | $71.15/hr | $37,000 (20%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Mobile Engineer (iOS/Android) | $120,000 | $57.69/hr | $30,000 (20%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Senior Product Designer (UI/UX) | $108,000 | $51.92/hr | $27,000 (20%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Engineering Manager | $156,000 | $75.0/hr | $39,000 (20%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Data Engineer | $120,000 | $57.69/hr | $30,000 (20%) | View Legal Specs → |
| QA Automation Lead | $100,000 | $48.08/hr | $25,000 (20%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Application Security Engineer | $132,000 | $63.46/hr | $33,000 (20%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Technical Product Manager | $120,000 | $57.69/hr | $30,000 (20%) | View Legal Specs → |