What is the median salary for Data Scientist in Sydney?

The median salary for Data Scientist in Sydney is AUD 103,866 - AUD 121,054 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 90,000 - AUD 165,000, while in Sydney it is AUD 114,479 - AUD 135,010.

Which companies hire the most Data Scientist professionals in Sydney?

Top companies hiring Data Scientist in Sydney include Alignerr, Anduril Industries, University Engineers' Club, iSOFT.

Data Scientist Salary in Australia

Data Scientist Salary in Sydney

Based on 322 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$114,479 - $135,010

Median salary

$103,866 - $121,054

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$90K

25th percentile$93K

Median$104K

75th percentile$138K

90th percentile$150K

50% of professionals earn between $93,340 - $138,271 AUD

The median salary is $103,866

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

114,479 - 135,010

Median salary

103,866 - 121,054

322 job openings

Australia

Average salary

90,000 - 165,000

Median salary

120,000 - 165,000

3,422 job openings

Other cities

Council Of The City Of Sydney660 job openings

Melbourne642 job openings

Brisbane320 job openings

Perth65 job openings

Canberra42 job openings

Adelaide33 job openings

Top companies hiring

Alignerr19

Anduril Industries2

University Engineers' Club2

iSOFT1

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Sydney, Australia is AUD 114,479 - AUD 135,010 per year in 2026, based on 322 job listings.

Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in Australia include Alignerr, Anduril Industries, University Engineers' Club, iSOFT.

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