Average salary
$104,481 - $119,915
Median salary
$104,481 - $119,915
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$69K
25th percentile$87K
Median$104K
75th percentile$120K
90th percentile$138K
50% of professionals earn between $86,599 - $119,915 AUD
The median salary is $104,481
Top cities
Sydney234 job openings
Melbourne199 job openings
Parkville100 job openings
Brisbane55 job openings
Canberra52 job openings
Perth51 job openings
Camperdown47 job openings
Adelaide45 job openings
St Lucia Campus38 job openings
St Lucia37 job openings
Camperdown Campus24 job openings
Clayton22 job openings
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The average salary for a Academic Researcher in Australia is AUD 104,481 - AUD 119,915 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 112,198 per year, based on 1,694 active job listings.
The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Parkville, Brisbane, Canberra. Sydney leads with 234 job openings.
Explore 1,694 Academic Researcher job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.