How much does a Environmental Scientist earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Environmental Scientist in Australia ranges from AUD 90,000 to AUD 94,867 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,065 job listings

Salary Guide

Environmental Scientist Salary in Australia

Based on 1,065 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$90,000 - $94,867

Median salary

$90,000 - $94,867

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$37K

25th percentile$46K

Median$90K

75th percentile$95K

90th percentile$109K

50% of professionals earn between $46,417 - $94,867 AUD

The median salary is $90,000

Top cities

Brisbane188 job openings

Sydney108 job openings

Perth100 job openings

Melbourne80 job openings

Townsville63 job openings

Adelaide43 job openings

Darwin35 job openings

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Environmental Scientist

1,065 job openings

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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in Australia is AUD 90,000 - AUD 94,867 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 92,434 per year, based on 1,065 active job listings.

The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Townsville. Brisbane leads with 188 job openings.

Explore 1,065 Environmental Scientist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.