◈ Updated 2026

Data Scientist — Estimated Annual Salary in Sydney

Real data on salaries and living expenses by city and profession

📍 Sydney, Australia💼 Lead / Principal · 13+ years💱 AUD

Estimated Annual Salary

A$504,021
per year · AUD
A$413,298A$614,907

Salary Range: A$413,298 – A$614,907

Estimated Net Monthly
A$27,722
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$498,8344.8×
New York, USA$410,2564.1×
London, UK£300,3164.3×
Paris, France€309,8843.9×
Berlin, Germany€268,0654.1×
Madrid, Spain€204,4444.2×
Tokyo, Japan¥48,624,6604.8×
Dubai, UAEAED 1,270,3858.0×

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