Research Assistant: Average Salary in Australia, 2026
Find out what the average Research Assistant salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Research Assistant make in Australia?
$91,720/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Research Assistant in Australia is $91,720 per year or $47.04 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $86,728 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $99,136 per year.
Median$91,720

Low$86,728
High$99,136
Active jobs with salaries



- Promoted
Research Assistant – Towards Truth
Equity Centre LtdAustralia Sydney-based, with flexible working supported.The Justice and Equity Centre is a leading social justice law and policy centre.
We build a fairer, stronger society by helping to change laws, policies...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Head of Research Research & Advisory
ADAPT VenturesAustralia ADAPT is seeking a Head of Research to define and drive our research agenda, thought leadership, and executive insights across Australia’s enterprise and government community.This is a rare opportu...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
Keyword Research Specialist
Venture SmarterAustralia We’re looking for a detail-oriented.SEO, content, and paid ad strategies through precise, high-impact keyword analysis.Your insights will guide our content, improve search rankings, and drive quali...Show moreLast updated: 25 days ago
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Research Team Lead
RemoteworldwideAustralia CoW DAOis on a mission to protect Ethereum users from MEV and optimize trade execution across DeFi.We achieve this through the CoW Protocol, CoW Swap (a leading intent-based DEX aggregator), and th...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago