Forensic scientist salary in Australia

The average salary for a Forensic Scientist is $146,338 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 2 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 27 May 2026.

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Forensic Scientist salaries typically range between a low of $126,004 and a high of $169,952 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Forensic Scientist include Perth WA at $146,338 per year, Nedlands WA at $114,600 per year and Adelaide SA at $87,794 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Forensic Scientist include Australian Federal Police (USD 221,450 per year) and NSW Health (USD 119,174 per year).