What is the median salary for Data Scientist in Melbourne?

The median salary for Data Scientist in Melbourne is AUD 162,500 - AUD 176,500 per year.

How does the Data Scientist salary in Melbourne compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Data Scientist in Australia is AUD 125,000 - AUD 148,696, while in Melbourne it is AUD 162,500 - AUD 176,500.

Data Scientist salary in Australia

Data Scientist salary in Melbourne

Based on 395 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$162,500 - $176,500

Median salary

$162,500 - $176,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$145K

25th percentile$145K

Median$163K

75th percentile$180K

90th percentile$180K

50% of professionals earn between $145,000 - $180,000 AUD

The median salary is $162,500

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

162,500 - 176,500

Median salary

162,500 - 176,500

395 job openings

Australia

Average salary

125,000 - 148,696

Median salary

125,000 - 148,696

3,265 job openings

Other cities

Sydney550 job openings

Brisbane267 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney242 job openings

Sydney (city)83 job openings

Newcastle65 job openings

Gold Coast61 job openings

Melbourne (city)57 job openings

Perth50 job openings

Canberra43 job openings

Adelaide29 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 162,500 - AUD 176,500 per year in 2026, based on 395 job listings.

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