What is the median salary for Research in Sydney?

The median salary for Research in Sydney is AUD 113,574 - AUD 121,838 per year.

How does the Research salary in Sydney compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Research in Australia is AUD 100,715 - AUD 118,107, while in Sydney it is AUD 111,803 - AUD 128,941.

Research salary in Australia

Research salary in Sydney

Based on 2,769 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$111,803 - $128,941

Median salary

$113,574 - $121,838

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$80K

25th percentile$94K

Median$114K

75th percentile$125K

90th percentile$139K

50% of professionals earn between $94,152 - $125,240 AUD

The median salary is $113,574

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

111,803 - 128,941

Median salary

113,574 - 121,838

2,769 job openings

Australia

Average salary

100,715 - 118,107

Median salary

100,715 - 118,107

23,713 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne3,280 job openings

Brisbane1,479 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney954 job openings

Canberra495 job openings

Adelaide492 job openings

Perth366 job openings

Newcastle324 job openings

Sydney (city)294 job openings

Gold Coast227 job openings

Hobart159 job openings

Melbourne (city)158 job openings

Townsville132 job openings

Darwin117 job openings

Parramatta86 job openings

Alice Springs72 job openings

Wollongong68 job openings

Australian Capital Territory55 job openings

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The average salary for a Research in Sydney, Australia is AUD 111,803 - AUD 128,941 per year in 2026, based on 2,769 job listings.

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