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Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Adelaide, Australia

A mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in Adelaide earns a median of A$140k a year gross ($93k), from A$110k at p10 to A$170k at p90. Adelaide pays 0.90× the Australia median and 34% below the US median of $140k. About 1.5 million people live in Adelaide.

Estimate · gross / year
A$140kmedian · mid-level · $93k
p10 A$110kp90 A$170k
Rank 5 of 5City factor 0.90×
Pay by level

Release / DevOps Engineer pay by level in Adelaide

Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$110k, lead A$220k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorA$88kA$110kA$130k$71k
Mid-levelA$110kA$140kA$170k$93k
SeniorA$150kA$180kA$220k$120k
LeadA$180kA$220kA$270k$150k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$160k) times a 0.90 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Adelaide

Employers in Australia usually quote annual package, usually quoted with or without 11.5% superannuation.

A$140kgross median / year
A$99k–A$110ktake-home / year (71-77%)
A$12kgross / month
A$67gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

Release / DevOps Engineer pay in other Australia cities

Australia overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
Sydney1.06×A$130kA$160kA$200k
Melbourne1.00×A$130kA$160kA$190k
Brisbane0.93×A$120kA$140kA$180k
Perth0.93×A$120kA$140kA$180k
FAQ

Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Adelaide: FAQ

What is the average Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Adelaide?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in Adelaide is A$140k a year ($93k). The p10 is A$110k and the p90 is A$170k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Adelaide with a city factor of 0.90.

How much does a senior Release / DevOps Engineer make in Adelaide?

A senior Release / DevOps Engineer in Adelaide earns a median of A$180k ($120k), with a range of A$150k to A$220k. Leads reach A$220k and juniors start near A$110k.

What is an entry-level Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Adelaide?

A junior Release / DevOps Engineer in Adelaide earns about A$110k a year ($71k), between A$88k and A$130k. Pay rises to A$140k at mid-level.

Is Adelaide a good-paying city for Release / DevOps Engineers in Australia?

Adelaide ranks 5th of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 0.90x the national median of A$160k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a Release / DevOps Engineer in Adelaide?

Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$99k to A$110k a year, or A$8,900 a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Release / DevOps Engineer in Adelaide?

A A$140k gross salary equals about A$67 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$12k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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