50% of professionals earn between $156,000 - $248,000 AUD
The median salary is $216,000
The average salary for a Physicist in Australia is AUD 156,000 - AUD 248,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 209,000 per year, based on 786 active job listings.
The cities with the most Physicist job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Gold Coast. Melbourne leads with 107 job openings.
Leading employers for Physicist roles in Australia include Nu Quantum Ltd.
Explore 786 Physicist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.