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Scientist salary in Australia

How much does a Scientist make in Australia?

Average base salary

$93,516

The average salary for a scientist is $93,516 per year in Australia. 219 salaries reported, updated at 18 July 2026

Scientist job openings in Australia

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Medical Scientist Grade 1
Austin Health3.9out of 5 stars.
Melbourne VIC
Full-time
17 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Scientist in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Goodlife Health Clubs
 
$262,000per year
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Fitness First
 
$260,000per year
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Royal Melbourne Hospital
 
$144,000per year
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UnitingCare Health
 
$131,924per year
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University of Sydney
 
$131,108per year
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Transport for NSW
 
$129,199per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Scientists

  1. Nedlands WA
    $114,029 per year
  2. Perth WA
    $106,674 per year
  3. Canberra ACT
    $102,367 per year
  4. Darwin NT
    $98,936 per year
  5. South Brisbane QLD
    $95,676 per year

Where can a Scientist earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Scientist get paid in Australia?

Chief Scientist

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Average $150,346 per year

Entry Level Scientist

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Average $104,104 per year

Junior Scientist

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Average $77,310 per year

Senior Scientist

Job openings
Average $126,169 per year