Data Scientist Salary in Australia
AU$106,920
per year
per month
AU$8,910
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$5,500/year
Bonus
AU$460/month
Data Scientist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Data Scientist is AU$106,920 per year (AU$8,910 per month), which is AU$37,032 (+53%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Data Scientist can expect an average starting salary of AU$50,452. The highest salaries can exceed AU$200,000.
A Data Scientist can expect an average starting salary of AU$50,452. The highest salaries can exceed AU$200,000.
AU$50,452
Low
AU$106,920
Average salary
AU$200,000
High
AU$4,200
Low
AU$8,910
Average salary
AU$16,670
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$2,000 AU$111,900 AU$225,800 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$50,452 - 200,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$2,000 - 25,800 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$52,452 - 225,800 |
AU$170 AU$9,330 AU$18,820 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$4,200 - 16,670 | |
| Bonus | AU$170 - 2,150 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$4,370 - 18,820 |
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Data Scientist Salary Range
Among Data Scientists, early career Graduate Data Scientists or Junior Data Scientists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals like Senior Data Scientists or Lead Data Scientists enjoy the highest salaries.
Data Scientist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Data Scientist | AU$186K/year | +74% |
| Lead Data Scientist | AU$164K/year | +53% |
| Data Science Manager | AU$147K/year | +37% |
| Senior Data Scientist | AU$145K/year | +36% |
| Junior Data Scientist | AU$79K/year | -26% |
| Graduate Data Scientist | AU$56K/year | -48% |
Data Scientist - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Data Scientist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$57,000 per year. A mid weight Data Scientist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$100,000, while a Senior Data Scientist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$145,000. Data Scientists with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$170,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Data Scientist in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +59% |
| Senior | ▲ +36% |
| Average Salary | AU$106,920/year |
| Mid Weight | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -47% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
22%
22%
Male
78%
78%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Data Scientist job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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