Asia Pacific · Australia
Sydney
Australia's technology centre, with strong SaaS output and severe time-zone isolation.
- Hub score
- 72
- Cost of living
- 112
- Median rent
- $2,380
- Internet speed
- 142 Mbps
Composite of talent, capital, output
100 = US national average
Per month
Sydney produces globally significant software companies relative to its size. The constraint is distance: teams selling into the US or Europe carry a permanent scheduling tax that shapes how roles are structured.
Strengths
- Proven global SaaS track record
- Strong quality of life aids retention
- Stable regulatory environment
- Growing local venture market
Watch-outs
- Time-zone isolation from US and EU customers
- Limited senior talent depth
- High housing costs relative to salaries
- Population
- 5.4M
- Timezone
- UTC+10 / +11
- Currency
- AUD
- Talent pool
- 135,000 technology workers
30 open roles
Live job postings in Sydney →
Compensation
What tech roles pay in Sydney
Median base salary by role, adjusted for the Sydney market.
| Role | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $106k | $135k |
| Product Manager | $104k | $131k |
| Data Scientist | $97k | $120k |
| Data Engineer | $101k | $125k |
| Analytics Engineer | $88k | $109k |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $128k | $163k |
| Product Designer | $92k | $115k |
| UX Researcher | $86k | $107k |
| DevOps Engineer | $106k | $133k |
| Security Engineer | $115k | $145k |
| Engineering Manager | $138k | $172k |
| Technical Program Manager | $107k | $134k |
| Account Executive | $70k | $90k |
| Customer Success Manager | $64k | $81k |
Employers
Notable companies in Sydney
Canva
Visual design platform aimed at non-designers, scaled into enterprise brand management.
Salesforce
The enterprise CRM standard, expanded into a sprawling platform through sustained acquisition.
Atlassian
Software team tooling anchored by Jira and Confluence, sold with minimal sales touch.
monday.com
Work operating system sold across project management, CRM and service workflows.
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FAQ
Common questions
What is the cost of living like in Sydney?
Sydney's cost of living index is 112 (100 = US national average), with median rent around $2,380/month.
What is the tech talent pool like in Sydney?
135,000 technology workers
Is Sydney hiring for tech roles right now?
Yes — there are 30 open roles in Sydney right now.