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Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Melbourne, Australia

A mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in Melbourne earns a median of A$160k a year gross ($100k), from A$130k at p10 to A$190k at p90. Melbourne pays 1.00× the Australia median and 29% below the US median of $140k. About 5.4 million people live in Melbourne.

Estimate · gross / year
A$160kmedian · mid-level · $100k
p10 A$130kp90 A$190k
Rank 2 of 5City factor 1.00×
Pay by level

Release / DevOps Engineer pay by level in Melbourne

Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$120k, lead A$240k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorA$97kA$120kA$140k$79k
Mid-levelA$130kA$160kA$190k$100k
SeniorA$160kA$200kA$240k$130k
LeadA$200kA$240kA$300k$160k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$160k) times a 1.00 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Melbourne

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

A$160kgross median / year
A$110k–A$120ktake-home / year (71-77%)
A$13kgross / month
A$77gross / 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
Brisbane0.93×A$120kA$140kA$180k
Perth0.93×A$120kA$140kA$180k
Adelaide0.90×A$110kA$140kA$170k
FAQ

Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Melbourne: FAQ

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

The median gross salary for a mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in Melbourne is A$160k a year ($100k). The p10 is A$130k and the p90 is A$190k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Melbourne with a city factor of 1.00.

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

A senior Release / DevOps Engineer in Melbourne earns a median of A$200k ($130k), with a range of A$160k to A$240k. Leads reach A$240k and juniors start near A$120k.

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

A junior Release / DevOps Engineer in Melbourne earns about A$120k a year ($79k), between A$97k and A$140k. Pay rises to A$160k at mid-level.

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

Melbourne ranks 2nd of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 1.00x 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 Melbourne?

Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$110k to A$120k a year, or A$9,600 a month. This is not tax advice.

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

A A$160k gross salary equals about A$77 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$13k 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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