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OSCA 273132Updated 2026-01-29

Web Developer

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 261212OSCA 273132

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 116k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2230
Salary range: AUD 104k-AUD 127k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

32.1%
NSW
31.8%
VIC
18.9%
QLD

Education mix

47.3%
bachelor degree
21.1%
Post graduate
12%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Web Developers plan, produce and maintain websites using web programming languages, software applications, technologies and databases together with specifications of user needs, often in conjunction with other ICT Professionals such as Business Analysts, Web Designers and network and usability specialists.

What you do
  • Analyses, designs and develops internet sites applying a mixture of artistry and creativity with software programming and scripting languages and interfacing with operating environments.
  • Communicates with network specialists regarding web-related issues, such as security and hosting web sites, to control and enforce internet and web server security, space allocation, user access, business continuity, web site backup and disaster recovery planning.
  • Designs, develops and integrates computer code with other specialised inputs, such as image files, audio files and scripting languages, to produce, maintain and support web sites.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: bachelor degree (47.3%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Analyses, designs and develops internet sites applying a mixture of artistry and creativity with software programming and scripting languages and interfacing with operating environments.
    • Assists in analysing, specifying and developing internet strategies, web-based methodologies and development plans.
    • Communicates with network specialists regarding web-related issues, such as security and hosting web sites, to control and enforce internet and web server security, space allocation, user access, business continuity, web site backup and disaster recovery planning.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 2230
    Annual median: AUD 116k
    Range: AUD 104k-AUD 127k