What is the median salary for Data Scientist in Sydney?

The median salary for Data Scientist in Sydney is AUD 137,370 - AUD 161,587 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 122,500 - AUD 148,175, while in Sydney it is AUD 136,703 - AUD 161,115.

Data Scientist salary in Australia

Data Scientist salary in Sydney

Based on 550 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$136,703 - $161,115

Median salary

$137,370 - $161,587

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$120K

25th percentile$123K

Median$137K

75th percentile$151K

90th percentile$152K

50% of professionals earn between $122,500 - $150,907 AUD

The median salary is $137,370

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

136,703 - 161,115

Median salary

137,370 - 161,587

550 job openings

Australia

Average salary

122,500 - 148,175

Median salary

122,500 - 148,175

3,545 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne574 job openings

Brisbane296 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney247 job openings

Sydney (city)82 job openings

Newcastle66 job openings

Gold Coast61 job openings

Melbourne (city)56 job openings

Perth56 job openings

Canberra47 job openings

Adelaide32 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Sydney, Australia is AUD 136,703 - AUD 161,115 per year in 2026, based on 550 job listings.

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