50% of professionals earn between $88,900 - $127,900 AUD
The median salary is $105,200
The average salary for a Research Scientist in Australia is AUD 88,900 - AUD 127,900 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 108,400 per year, based on 551 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane. Sydney leads with 58 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in Australia include The Australian Radiation Protection Society, The Australasian Radiation Protection Society, ONE NUCLEUS, EURAXESS Ireland, MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention.
Explore 551 Research Scientist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.