What is the median salary for Data Scientist in Sydney?

The median salary for Data Scientist in Sydney is AUD 160,000 - AUD 180,000 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 90,000 - AUD 165,000, while in Sydney it is AUD 112,222 - AUD 133,889.

Data Scientist Salary in Australia

Data Scientist Salary in Sydney

Based on 419 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$112,222 - $133,889

Median salary

$160,000 - $180,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$17K

25th percentile$53K

Median$160K

75th percentile$160K

90th percentile$160K

50% of professionals earn between $52,500 - $160,000 AUD

The median salary is $160,000

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

112,222 - 133,889

Median salary

160,000 - 180,000

419 job openings

Australia

Average salary

90,000 - 165,000

Median salary

120,000 - 165,000

2,615 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne560 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney256 job openings

Brisbane222 job openings

Perth49 job openings

Sydney (city)42 job openings

Canberra36 job openings

Adelaide25 job openings

Top companies hiring

Jiangsu Surun Talent Development Group Co., Ltd.7

Morgan McKinley1

SKL Actuarial1

University Of Sydney1

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Sydney, Australia is AUD 112,222 - AUD 133,889 per year in 2026, based on 419 job listings.

Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in Australia include Jiangsu Surun Talent Development Group Co., Ltd., Morgan McKinley, SKL Actuarial, University Of Sydney.

Explore 419 Data Scientist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.