◈ Updated 2026

Data Scientist — Estimated Annual Salary in Sydney

Real data on salaries and living expenses by city and profession

📍 Sydney, Australia💼 Junior · 0–2 years💱 AUD

Estimated Annual Salary

A$203,748
per year · AUD
A$167,073A$248,572

Salary Range: A$167,073 – A$248,572

Estimated Net Monthly
A$11,207
after tax
Monthly Cost of Living
A$6,200
typical monthly spend
Estimated Tax Rate
34%
effective rate
Quality of Life Index
86/100
global index

Monthly Expenses — Sydney

HousingA$2,170 · 35%
FoodA$1,240 · 20%
TransportA$930 · 15%
HealthcareA$620 · 10%
LeisureA$744 · 12%
OtherA$496 · 8%

Experience Level — Data Scientist in Sydney

Experience LevelYearsEstimated Annual Salary
Junior0–2A$203,748
Mid-Level3–6A$287,091
Senior7–12A$420,531
Lead / Principal13+A$504,021
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Data Scientist — vs. Global Average

CityAnnual SalaryPurchasing Power
San Francisco, USA$160,5241.5×
New York, USA$145,6461.4×
London, UK£103,4681.5×
Paris, France€99,2711.2×
Berlin, Germany€96,0691.5×
Madrid, Spain€64,9251.3×
Tokyo, Japan¥15,294,5521.5×
Dubai, UAEAED 468,8943.0×

* Estimates based on public data and statistical models. Actual figures may vary.