50% of professionals earn between $89,100 - $112,817 AUD
The median salary is $97,269
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The average salary for a Research Scientist in Australia is AUD 97,269 - AUD 112,817 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 105,043 per year, based on 505 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane. Sydney leads with 56 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in Australia include ONE NUCLEUS, Eastern Health, PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein), Cortical Labs.
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