50% of professionals earn between $16,250 - $114,281 AUD
The median salary is $90,338
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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Australia is AUD 90,338 - AUD 114,281 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 102,310 per year, based on 2,617 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Perth. Sydney leads with 665 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in Australia include Certus Recruitment Group, Oliver Bernard, TAFE NSW, Australian Capital Territory, Jiangsu Surun Talent Development Group Co., Ltd..
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