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Salary Guide

Data Scientist Salary in Australia

Based on 1,812 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$93,750 - $119,927
Median salary
$93,750 - $119,927
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$23K
25th percentile$28K
Median$94K
75th percentile$120K
90th percentile$138K

50% of professionals earn between $28,419 - $119,927 AUD

The median salary is $93,750

Top cities

Sydney538 job openings
Melbourne385 job openings
Brisbane121 job openings
Canberra41 job openings
Perth37 job openings
Adelaide28 job openings

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Data Scientist

1,812 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Australia is AUD 93,750 - AUD 119,927 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 106,839 per year, based on 1,812 active job listings.

The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth. Sydney leads with 538 job openings.

Explore 1,812 Data Scientist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.