What is the median salary for Data Scientist in Melbourne?

The median salary for Data Scientist in Melbourne is AUD 123,138 - AUD 146,228 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 96,000 - AUD 123,492, while in Melbourne it is AUD 121,992 - AUD 147,430.

Data Scientist Salary in Australia

Data Scientist Salary in Melbourne

Based on 176 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$121,992 - $147,430

Median salary

$123,138 - $146,228

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$89K

25th percentile$100K

Median$123K

75th percentile$136K

90th percentile$172K

50% of professionals earn between $100,039 - $136,164 AUD

The median salary is $123,138

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

121,992 - 147,430

Median salary

123,138 - 146,228

176 job openings

Australia

Average salary

96,000 - 123,492

Median salary

96,000 - 123,492

1,931 job openings

Other cities

Sydney606 job openings

Brisbane149 job openings

Canberra47 job openings

Perth46 job openings

Adelaide39 job openings

Haymarket23 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney22 job openings

Hobart20 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 121,992 - AUD 147,430 per year in 2026, based on 176 job listings.

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