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Salary Guide

Environmental Scientist Salary in Australia

Based on 1,009 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$99,734 - $107,326
Median salary
$99,734 - $107,326
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$66K
25th percentile$83K
Median$100K
75th percentile$107K
90th percentile$123K

50% of professionals earn between $82,500 - $107,326 AUD

The median salary is $99,734

Top cities

Brisbane163 job openings
Sydney141 job openings
Perth112 job openings
Melbourne90 job openings
Adelaide34 job openings
Darwin27 job openings
Newcastle23 job openings

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Environmental Scientist

1,009 job openings

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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in Australia is AUD 99,734 - AUD 107,326 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 103,530 per year, based on 1,009 active job listings.

The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide. Brisbane leads with 163 job openings.

Explore 1,009 Environmental Scientist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.