Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Sydney, Australia
A mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in Sydney earns a median of A$160k a year gross ($110k), from A$130k at p10 to A$200k at p90. Sydney pays 1.06× the Australia median and 21% below the US median of $140k. About 5.6 million people live in Sydney.
Release / DevOps Engineer pay by level in Sydney
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$130k, lead A$260k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$100k | A$130k | A$150k | $84k | |
| Mid-level | A$130k | A$160k | A$200k | $110k | |
| Senior | A$170k | A$210k | A$260k | $140k | |
| Lead | A$210k | A$260k | A$320k | $170k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$160k) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Sydney
Employers in Australia usually quote annual package, usually quoted with or without 11.5% superannuation.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Sydney: FAQ
What is the average Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Sydney?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in Sydney is A$160k a year ($110k). The p10 is A$130k and the p90 is A$200k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Sydney with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior Release / DevOps Engineer make in Sydney?
A senior Release / DevOps Engineer in Sydney earns a median of A$210k ($140k), with a range of A$170k to A$260k. Leads reach A$260k and juniors start near A$130k.
What is an entry-level Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Sydney?
A junior Release / DevOps Engineer in Sydney earns about A$130k a year ($84k), between A$100k and A$150k. Pay rises to A$160k at mid-level.
Is Sydney a good-paying city for Release / DevOps Engineers in Australia?
Sydney ranks 1st of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of A$160k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Release / DevOps Engineer in Sydney?
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 Sydney?
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.