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Salary Guide

Environmental Scientist Salary in Australia

Based on 1,050 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$100,000 - $111,625
Median salary
$100,000 - $111,625
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K
25th percentile$80K
Median$100K
75th percentile$112K
90th percentile$128K

50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $111,625 AUD

The median salary is $100,000

Top cities

Brisbane169 job openings
Sydney144 job openings
Perth117 job openings
Melbourne88 job openings
Adelaide31 job openings
Darwin28 job openings
Newcastle24 job openings

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Environmental Scientist

1,050 job openings

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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in Australia is AUD 100,000 - AUD 111,625 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 105,813 per year, based on 1,050 active job listings.

The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide. Brisbane leads with 169 job openings.

Explore 1,050 Environmental Scientist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.