50% of professionals earn between $90,000 - $165,000 AUD
The median salary is $120,000
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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Australia is AUD 90,000 - AUD 165,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 142,500 per year, based on 2,692 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Brisbane, Perth. Melbourne leads with 564 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in Australia include Australian Energy Market Operator, Health, Electronic Arts, Gridsight, Jiangsu Surun Talent Development Group Co., Ltd..
Explore 2,692 Data Scientist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.