Australian IT & MSP Salary Benchmark Matrix (2026)
Comprehensive Australian tech salary benchmark guide covering 42 role-by-city landing surfaces across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, and Adelaide (49 benchmark pages total). All figures reflect permanent starting base compensation, statutory 11.5% superannuation guarantee calculations, total remuneration packages, and MSP billable margin spreads.
Key Technology Roles & National Median Benchmarks
Compare base salaries across experience percentiles (25th entry to 75th senior), 11.5% statutory superannuation, and total compensation packages:
| Role Title | 25th Percentile | 50th Median | 75th Percentile | Total Comp (+11.5% Super) | Contractor Rate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Helpdesk & Support Engineer | $76,300 | $87,200 | $92,650 | $97,228 | $520/day | View Hub → |
| Systems Administrator | $109,000 | $130,800 | $130,800 | $145,842 | $770/day | View Hub → |
| Network Engineer | $125,350 | $147,150 | $163,500 | $164,072 | $870/day | View Hub → |
| Cloud Engineer | $136,250 | $168,950 | $185,300 | $188,379 | $1,000/day | View Hub → |
| Cyber Security Specialist | $147,150 | $163,500 | $196,200 | $182,302 | $970/day | View Hub → |
| DevOps Engineer | $141,700 | $168,950 | $190,750 | $188,379 | $1,000/day | View Hub → |
| IT Project Manager | $152,600 | $174,400 | $190,750 | $194,456 | $1,030/day | View Hub → |
Explore In-Depth Role Benchmarks
IT Helpdesk & Support Engineer
Daily Contract: $520/day
Systems Administrator
Daily Contract: $770/day
Network Engineer
Daily Contract: $870/day
Cloud Engineer
Daily Contract: $1,000/day
Cyber Security Specialist
Daily Contract: $970/day
DevOps Engineer
Daily Contract: $1,000/day
IT Project Manager
Daily Contract: $1,030/day
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Frequently Asked Questions
What data sources are used for Australian IT salary benchmarks?
Our benchmarks are derived from the Robert Half 2026 Australian Technology Salary Guide, cross-referenced with public enterprise enterprise agreements, contractor billing rate disclosures, and Australian Fair Work statutory superannuation rates.
What is the Australian Superannuation Guarantee rate in 2026?
The Australian statutory Superannuation Guarantee is 11.5% for ordinary time earnings during FY2025-2026, scheduled to increase to 12.0% on 1 July 2025. Employers must pay superannuation contributions into compliant funds at least quarterly.