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Senior scientist salary in Australia

How much does a Senior Scientist make in Australia?

Average base salary

$125,537

The average salary for a senior scientist is $125,537 per year in Australia. 109 salaries reported, updated at 24 April 2026

Senior Scientist job openings in Australia

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Seniors Gym - Exercise Scienti...
Uniting3.3out of 5 stars.
Lilyfield NSW
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Scientist in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Northern Sydney Local Health D...
 
$154,773per year
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Curtin University
 
$145,099per year
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NSW Government
 
$131,045per year
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Monash Health
 
$130,000per year
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CSIRO
 
$124,974per year
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ANSTO
 
$124,750per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Senior Scientists

  1. Camperdown NSW
    $145,621 per year
  2. Hobart TAS
    $131,217 per year
  3. Nedlands WA
    $129,907 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $129,089 per year
  5. Darwin NT
    $128,322 per year

Where can a Senior Scientist earn more?

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Senior Scientist

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Average $125,537 per year