50% of professionals earn between $33,618 - $76,509 AUD
The median salary is $55,064
The average salary for a Research Scientist in Australia is AUD 55,064 - AUD 76,509 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 65,787 per year, based on 495 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in Australia are Council Of The City Of Sydney, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, Adelaide. Council Of The City Of Sydney leads with 98 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in Australia include Alumni Ventures, Google, Mongodb, PERSOL APAC, Neurode.
Explore 495 Research Scientist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.