Data Scientist: Average Salary in Australia, 2026
Find out what the average Data Scientist salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Data Scientist make in Australia?
$117,000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Data Scientist in Australia is $117,000 per year or $60 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $100,000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $147,000 per year.
Median$117,000

Low$100,000
High$147,000
Active jobs with salaries



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Senior Data Scientist (Contract)
JobgetherAustralia This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company.We are currently looking for a Senior Data Scientist (Contract) in Australia.
This contract role offers an exciting opportunity to...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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Senior Scientist
OAT FuturesAustralia Anna works remotely developing computational models of the human body, particularly for pregnant women to guide drug dosing.
Senior scientist developing computational models for pregnant women's dru...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Senior Scientist (Agricultural Systems Modeller), Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland GovernmentAustralia Your contribution as Senior Scientist (Agricultural Systems Modeller).You will be modelling the impact of farm management practice changes on water quality and greenhouse gas fluxes in the Great Ba...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Data Scientist
iSelectAustralia We are proudly owned by Auto & General Insurance Company.The A&G group is made up of trusted and well-known brands such as iSelect, Compare the Market and Budget Direct.
In late 2024, iSelect and Co...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago