Average salary
$107,629 - $120,371
Median salary
$107,629 - $120,371
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$70K
25th percentile$87K
Median$108K
75th percentile$120K
90th percentile$138K
50% of professionals earn between $87,099 - $120,371 AUD
The median salary is $107,629
Top cities
Sydney223 job openings
Melbourne191 job openings
Parkville89 job openings
Brisbane56 job openings
Perth47 job openings
Canberra47 job openings
Camperdown46 job openings
Adelaide42 job openings
St Lucia Campus34 job openings
St Lucia33 job openings
Camperdown Campus22 job openings
Clayton21 job openings
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The average salary for a Academic Researcher in Australia is AUD 107,629 - AUD 120,371 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 114,000 per year, based on 1,621 active job listings.
The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Parkville, Brisbane, Perth. Sydney leads with 223 job openings.
Explore 1,621 Academic Researcher job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.