50% of professionals earn between $50,000 - $110,000 AUD
The median salary is $75,000
The average salary for a Physicist in Australia is AUD 50,000 - AUD 110,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 80,625 per year, based on 241 active job listings.
The cities with the most Physicist job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Wollongong, Sydney (city). Brisbane leads with 25 job openings.
Leading employers for Physicist roles in Australia include Southern NSW Local Health District, Nomad Atomics, Dormont Manufacturing Co, Nu Quantum Ltd, Alignerr.
Explore 241 Physicist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.