2025 IT and Technology Salary Guide

We understand that navigating the technology landscape in Australia can feel like traversing a constantly changing maze. From persistent skills shortages and rapid technological advancements to economic uncertainties and evolving cyber-security threats, businesses face a wide range of challenges. Today more than ever, leaders want to know they have the best IT talent protecting and building their business. At the same time, technology professionals want to know that their tireless work in developing cutting-edge software or securing critical infrastructure is compensated for fairly.

That’s why we have curated the 2025 Robert Half IT and Technology Salary Guide to upgrade you with the data and confidence to make the right employment decisions. Whether you're a hiring manager looking to attract top tech talent or an IT jobseeker hoping to find your next role, this guide provides valuable insights and Australian salary benchmarks based on Robert Half’s placement data to aid the decision-making process.

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Enterprise Architect

172000

198500

220000

Infrastructure Architect

152000

169000

184000

Solutions Architect

164500

174500

197000

Data Architect

155000

169000

196500

25th percentile

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th percentile

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th percentile

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.

IT and technology market update

Despite recent business restructuring and cautious hiring sentiment, 50% of IT and tech hiring managers are planning to maintain permanent employees and backfill vacated roles in 2025, while 26% are aiming to bring more contract talent on board to support projects and growth plans.

With more available tech talent in the market, hiring managers are back in the driver's seat. Experts in infrastructure, service and security are expected to be most sought after as companies seek to optimise their security systems and capitalise on new technology to stay competitive. Financial services, healthcare and aged care, manufacturing, transport and mining services are among the sectors most heavily recruiting for tech professionals in Australia.

Cloud adoption calls for integration experts

As companies increasingly migrate to cloud-based software solutions, there is a surge in the number of companies undertaking cloud integration projects. This shift has created a particularly high demand for skilled cloud integration engineers who can seamlessly transition businesses from on-premises to cloud environments.

Employers lean on contractors to address urgent demands

Economic uncertainties have made many companies hesitant to commit to permanent hires, leading to a preference for contractors who can deliver on critical projects and address acute business demands. Almost three quarters (73%) of Australian businesses plan to hire tech contractors in the next 12 months for new or existing positions, predominately in the areas of security, application development and networking. This reliance on contractors is driven by the need for agility and immediate expertise to prevent project delays and keep pace with the rapid evolution of technology.

In the wake of recent market volatility, job security remains a top priority for IT and tech employees with most workers placing greater importance on job stability compared to salary. Tech workers are still concerned about redundancies occurring this year and some plan to look for a new job and pursue training or certifications to improve their marketability. Providing clear communication about the company's financial health and future plans can provide those seeking for job security more reassurance.

of tech employees prioritise job security over salary in the current jobs market of tech employees prioritise job security over salary in the current jobs market

of tech employees are concerned about redundancies happening at their company this year of tech employees are concerned about redundancies happening at their company this year

Proficiency in AI remains a highly sought skill by IT and tech teams for needs ranging from customer chatbots to predictive maintenance systems. At the same time, 87% of tech professionals say learning and enhancing AI skills related to their role is necessary for future career success in areas such as software development, data analysis, tech support and robotics.

of businesses are encouraging their tech employees to explore gen AI for routine tasks and enhanced productivity of businesses are encouraging their tech employees to explore gen AI for routine tasks and enhanced productivity

of tech employees are using gen AI tools (almost) every workday of tech employees are using gen AI tools (almost) every workday

In-demand permanent roles in IT and technology

Software Developer

Business Analyst

Cyber-Security Specialist

In-demand contract roles in IT and technology

Functional areas within IT and technology in which businesses are most likely to hire

IT service/support/operations

IT security

IT networking

IT infrastructure

In-demand technical skills in IT and technology

.NET (.NET Core), C#

JavaScript Angular/React/Vue, TypeScript, Node.js, GO

BI and reporting services – Power platforms

Cloud technologies – Azure, AWS

Scripting and automation – PowerShell, Python, Cypress, Selenium

DevOps – IaC, SCM, CI/CD, test automation, Containers

Modern workplace technologies – Intune/Autopilot

Integration services– Azure (Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid), AWS (Lambda Functions, Step Functions, SQS & SNS, EventBridge)

In-demand soft skills in IT and technology

Logical problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Innovative thinking skills

Relationship-building skills

Stakeholder management skills

Sense of ownership

Initiative

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In-demand certifications and degrees in IT and technology

Microsoft 365 - modern workplace certifications

Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Cyber and Information Security

Azure/AWS developer certifications/AI fundamentals

Azure/AWS infrastructure certifications

Linux

Cisco

Top industries hiring for IT and technology talent

Mining services

Healthcare and aged care

Education

Financial services

Construction/engineering

Manufacturing

Transport

Technology

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The salaries listed in the Salary Guide from Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process to ensure our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across Australia as well as third-party job posting data that we use to independently validate the salary ranges.

The salaries listed in the salary tables represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation. We report salaries in three percentiles, recognising that professionals join companies at varied experience levels.

The non-salary data presented in this Salary Guide is derived from an online survey conducted by an independent research firm commissioned by Robert Half in November 2024. The survey gathered responses from 500 hiring managers and 1,000 full-time office workers in finance, accounting, business support, and IT and technology. Respondents are drawn from a sample of SMEs to large private, publicly-listed and public sector organisations across Australia.