What is the median salary for Data Scientist in Sydney?

The median salary for Data Scientist in Sydney is AUD 120,000 - AUD 170,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Data Scientist in Australia is AUD 91,000 - AUD 119,375, while in Sydney it is AUD 131,759 - AUD 226,853.

Based on 387 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$131,759 - $226,853

Median salary

$120,000 - $170,000

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$87K

25th percentile$92K

Median$120K

75th percentile$170K

90th percentile$204K

50% of professionals earn between $91,500 - $170,000 AUD

The median salary is $120,000

Sydney

Average salary

131,759 - 226,853

Median salary

120,000 - 170,000

387 job openings

Australia

Average salary

91,000 - 119,375

Median salary

91,000 - 119,375

1,876 job openings

Melbourne389 job openings

Brisbane144 job openings

Perth46 job openings

Canberra45 job openings

Adelaide38 job openings

Haymarket23 job openings

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Data Scientist in Sydney

The average salary for a Data Scientist in Sydney, Australia is AUD 131,759 - AUD 226,853 per year in 2026, based on 387 job listings.

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