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2026 Industry Report

Permanent Salary Guide 2026

An industry outlook from your BLACKROC specialists. Navigate Brisbane's evolving tech landscape with comprehensive salary data and market intelligence.

January 20265 min read
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2026
Brisbane Tech Market
Has entered a new phase
Strategic hiring replaces "wait-and-see"
Finance, Energy & Government sectors return
AI fluency is the new baseline
From Our Managing Director

The Brisbane Tech Reset

"The Brisbane technology job market has entered a measured, high-velocity phase. After years of navigating automation hype and economic consolidation, 2026 marks a return to strategic hiring."
Jason Roulston
Managing Director, BLACKROC Recruitment
What's Inside

Key Insights for 2026

Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to navigate Brisbane's technology hiring landscape.

The Pro-AI Mandate

Discover why AI fluency has become the expected baseline for permanent tech roles in 2026.

Strategic Hiring Returns

Learn how Brisbane's major players in Finance, Energy and Government are back with focused hiring plans.

Salary Benchmarks

Get exclusive salary data across Software Engineering, Product, Design and more.

The 10X Advantage

Understand what makes today's most sought-after talent stand out in Brisbane's tech landscape.

Comprehensive Coverage

Salary Data Across All Tech Disciplines

From graduate roles to C-suite positions, get the benchmarks you need.

Software EngineeringProduct ManagementUX & UI DesignData & AnalyticsCloud & InfrastructureCybersecurityProject ManagementTechnology Leadership

Sample: Product Management Salaries

Product Owner$120k - $150k
Senior Product Manager$150k - $170k
Head of Product$200k - $230k
+ 6 more roles...Read the full report →

All salaries exclusive of superannuation

Read the 2026 Salary Guide

Access the full report with complete salary data, market analysis and expert insights for navigating Brisbane's technology hiring landscape.