Data Scientist Salary in Australia
Mid-level · AUD · 2026 model
Employers in Australia increasingly benchmark Data Scientist roles against international talent pools, which keeps mid-level compensation competitive in 2026.
Salary range · Mid-level
A$172,301–A$214,419
Gross annual · AUD
≈ $123,178 – ≈ $153,288 (USD approx. · rates from 2026-05-15)
Average
A$193,360
$138,233 approx.
Est. take-home
A$141,153
$100,910 approx.
~27% effective tax (model)
Demand
high
rising trend
Tax & cost of living
Estimated effective tax rate: 27% on gross annual pay (simplified; excludes credits, local payroll rules, and benefits).
At this gross level, purchasing power is often stronger than the nominal USD amount suggests when compared to US metro averages (≈ $147,056.383 US-equivalent buying power heuristic).
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Data Scientist salary in Australia for mid-level roles?
- Our 2026 model shows a typical range of A$172,301 to A$214,419, with a midpoint near A$193,360 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
- Is mid-level Data Scientist pay rising in Australia?
- Demand is marked as high with a rising trend in our static dataset. Use this page for planning—not contract or HR advice.
- How much tax is taken from a Data Scientist salary in Australia?
- We apply an approximate effective rate of 27% for illustration. Payroll, credits, and local rules change your real take-home—use our income tax calculator for a second opinion.
- How does cost of living affect Data Scientist pay in Australia?
- At this gross level, purchasing power is often stronger than the nominal USD amount suggests when compared to US metro averages (≈ $147,056.383 US-equivalent buying power heuristic).
- What is this salary in US dollars?
- Local offers are usually quoted in AUD. We convert to USD using rates from 2026-05-15 (frankfurter.app)—about $123,178–$153,288 gross per year (≈ $138,233 average). Rates refresh about once per day at build time, not live at every page view. For salaries natively in USD, open the United States version of this role.
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