IT Budget Calculator Australia
Plan your IT budget with our free calculator for Australian businesses. Get industry benchmarks, identify cost-saving opportunities and plan IT spending.
- Industry benchmarking
- Budget allocation breakdown
- Cost category analysis
- Growth planning
- Downloadable budget template
IT Budget Calculator
Calculate your recommended IT budget
01Methodology
How we calculate the budget.
Revenue-based benchmark
We calculate a recommended range as a percentage of your annual revenue, calibrated to your industry sector using Gartner and Deloitte CFO Survey data for Australian businesses.
Employee-based benchmark
A parallel calculation derives the budget from your headcount multiplied by the industry average per-employee IT cost, weighted for your selected growth trajectory.
Weighted recommendation
The final recommendation blends both methods (70% revenue-based, 30% employee-based) so the output stays anchored to industry percentage benchmarks while reflecting your team size.
Growth adjustment
Stable, moderate, and aggressive growth plans apply a multiplier (1.0×, 1.15×, 1.3×) to account for infrastructure scaling, new licences, and additional support capacity.
02Benchmarks
IT Spending Benchmarks
| Industry | % of Revenue | Per Employee |
|---|---|---|
| Technology/Software | 8–12% | $15,000–$25,000 |
| Financial Services | 6–10% | $12,000–$20,000 |
| Healthcare | 4–7% | $8,000–$15,000 |
| Professional Services | 4–6% | $6,000–$12,000 |
| Retail | 2–4% | $4,000–$8,000 |
| Manufacturing | 2–4% | $5,000–$10,000 |
| Construction | 2–3% | $4,000–$7,000 |
| Not-for-Profit | 3–5% | $4,000–$8,000 |
Source: Gartner, Deloitte CFO Survey
04FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Australian businesses typically spend 3-6% of revenue on IT, varying by industry. Technology companies may spend 8-12%, while retail and manufacturing typically spend 2-4%. Our calculator provides specific benchmarks for your industry and size.
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