What is the median salary for Research Scientist in Perth?

The median salary for Research Scientist in Perth is AUD 124,588 - AUD 144,680 per year.

How does the Research Scientist salary in Perth compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Research Scientist in Australia is AUD 129,603 - AUD 136,167, while in Perth it is AUD 124,588 - AUD 144,680.

Based on 26 job listings - Perth, Australia 2026

Average salary

$124,588 - $144,680

Median salary

$124,588 - $144,680

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$83K

25th percentile$83K

Median$125K

75th percentile$166K

90th percentile$166K

50% of professionals earn between $83,456 - $165,719 AUD

The median salary is $124,588

Perth

Average salary

124,588 - 144,680

Median salary

124,588 - 144,680

26 job openings

Australia

Average salary

129,603 - 136,167

Median salary

129,603 - 136,167

1,470 job openings

Melbourne220 job openings

Sydney160 job openings

Brisbane52 job openings

Adelaide27 job openings

Canberra26 job openings

Newcastle21 job openings

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Research Scientist in Perth

The average salary for a Research Scientist in Perth, Australia is AUD 124,588 - AUD 144,680 per year in 2026, based on 26 job listings.

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