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Salary Guide

Data Scientist Salary in Australia

Based on 2,021 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$111,275 - $127,239
Median salary
$111,275 - $127,239
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$66K
25th percentile$83K
Median$111K
75th percentile$127K
90th percentile$146K

50% of professionals earn between $82,997 - $127,239 AUD

The median salary is $111,275

Top cities

Sydney583 job openings
Melbourne375 job openings
Brisbane156 job openings
Canberra54 job openings
Adelaide43 job openings
Perth41 job openings

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Data Scientist

2,021 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Australia is AUD 111,275 - AUD 127,239 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 119,257 per year, based on 2,021 active job listings.

The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 583 job openings.

Explore 2,021 Data Scientist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.