Frontend Engineer Salary in Australia
The median salary for a Frontend Engineer in Australia is A$131,000 per year. Most Frontend Engineers earn between A$97,000 (25th percentile) and A$233,000 (top 10%), with the top 25% earning above A$177,000.
Pay percentiles
Regional estimateGross annual, local currency.
Salary by seniority
Estimated| Junior | A$79,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | A$115,000 | -12% |
| Senior | A$164,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | A$229,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about A$15,500 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹837,000
- Portugal€27,000
- PolandPLN 151,000
- Italy€40,000
- Japan¥6,867,000
- Spain€43,000
How we calculate this
This salary data is a regional estimate based on our analysis. All figures represent gross annual income before taxes and deductions. The benefits value per year is an additional A$15,500.
Frequently asked questions
Is A$131,000 a good salary for a Frontend Engineer in Australia?
Earning A$131,000 places you at the median for Frontend Engineers in Australia. The top 10% of earners make A$233,000, while the bottom 25% earn A$97,000 or less.
How does a Senior Frontend Engineer salary compare to a Junior Frontend Engineer?
The median salary for a Senior Frontend Engineer is A$164,000. In contrast, the median salary for a Junior Frontend Engineer is A$79,000.
What is the total compensation for a Frontend Engineer?
The total compensation includes base salary plus benefits. The median base salary is A$131,000, with an additional benefits value per year of A$15,500.
How are these Frontend Engineer salary figures calculated?
These figures are derived from a large dataset of salary information. We analyze reported salaries to establish percentiles, including the median (p50), 25th percentile, 75th percentile, and top 10% (p90).