Data scientist salary in Australia

The average salary for a Data Scientist is $126,240 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 194 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 30 August 2026.

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Data Scientist salaries typically range between a low of $90,065 and a high of $176,943 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Data Scientist include Parramatta NSW at $161,291 per year, Newcastle NSW at $136,864 per year and Melbourne VIC at $136,827 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Data Scientist include Australian Catholic University (USD 240,380 per year) and DFP Recruitment Services Pty Ltd (USD 208,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Data Scientist salary compares to related positions:

• Chief Data Scientist: Average $164,057 per year
• Data Science Intern: Average $68,746 per year
• Director of Data Science: Average $177,196 per year
• Junior Data Scientist: Average $88,849 per year
• Lead Data Scientist: Average $145,870 per year
• Principal Data Scientist: Average $171,599 per year