Economist: Average Salary in Australia, 2026
Find out what the average Economist salary is
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How much does a Economist make in Australia?
$111,398/ Annual
Based on 560 salaries
Based on 560 salaries
The average Economist in Australia is $111,398 per year or $57.13 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $107,398 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $113,660 per year.
Median$111,398

Low$107,398
High$113,660
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Senior Health Economist
ESA - Economic Society of AustraliaAustralia ANALYSTS is a specialist consultancy in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), market access, and policy advisory.
We work across healthcare, public health, and the broader social sector, ge...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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EY Parthenon - Senior Consultant - Economics
EY-ParthenonCity of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help ...Show moreLast updated: 15 days ago
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Treasury Graduate Development Program - Indigenous Affirmative Measure (Feb 2027)
QTAC Guidance Officer Advisory GroupCanberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Victoria, Australia Do you want to make a direct impact in the way government develops and implements policies for Australia, as well as those relating to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander communities? We are c...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Deloitte Access Economics - Director Economist
DeloitteSydney, NSW, AU Be part of market-leading projects with global scale and complexity.Enjoy 18 weeks paid parental leave plus 12 months of return-to-work support (work 4, get paid 5).
Belong to a workplace that value...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago