50% of professionals earn between $90,000 - $165,000 AUD
The median salary is $120,000
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 3,773 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in Australia are Council Of The City Of Sydney, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth. Council Of The City Of Sydney leads with 779 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in Australia include Editas Medicine, Character Biosciences, Australian Energy Market Operator, BioSpace, Alignerr.
Explore 3,773 Data Scientist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.