Average salary
$83,634 - $95,099
Median salary
$83,634 - $95,099
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$10K
25th percentile$13K
Median$84K
75th percentile$95K
90th percentile$109K
50% of professionals earn between $12,970 - $95,099 AUD
The median salary is $83,634
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The average salary for a Research Scientist in Australia is AUD 83,634 - AUD 95,099 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 89,367 per year, based on 301 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Redmond, Brisbane, Perth. Melbourne leads with 45 job openings.
Explore 301 Research Scientist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.