Technology & IT

DevOps / Cloud Engineer Salary in Australia

DevOps and Cloud Engineers automate infrastructure, manage CI/CD pipelines, and ensure system reliability. AWS, Azure and GCP certifications are frequently listed as requirements on Seek. This is one of the highest-demand roles in Australian technology.

AU Typical Range

$110k$180k

AU Median

$140k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $98k$158k

Salary by experience level

Junior Cloud Engineer

AU$85k – $110k
NZNZD $75k – $98k

DevOps Engineer

AU$110k – $150k
NZNZD $98k – $132k

Senior DevOps

AU$150k – $190k
NZNZD $132k – $168k

Platform Lead

AU$180k – $230k
NZNZD $160k – $205k

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $140k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$100,333

Monthly

$8,361

Fortnightly

$3,859

Common employers on Seek

AtlassianCommonwealth BankTelstraIressWiseTechREA Group

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average DevOps / Cloud Engineer salary in Australia?

The average DevOps / Cloud Engineer salary in Australia is around $140k per year, with a typical Seek range of $110k – $180k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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What does a DevOps / Cloud Engineer take home after tax in Australia?

At the median salary of $140k, take-home pay is approximately $100,333 per year ($8,361 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.

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