Data scientist · Melbourne, Australia
Data scientist salary in Melbourne — typical band and what it buys
Mid-senior data scientist building production analytics, experimentation systems, or applied ML.
Estimated band
Data scientist gross salary in Melbourne
Local-currency band derived from a $87,500 NYC P50 anchor × 0.50 city multiplier × 1.5278 AUD/USD.
What A$133,681 gross buys you in Melbourne
Net after Australia's effective payroll deduction, mapped to Mundevo's lifestyle tiers.
Required monthly net at each tier in Melbourne
Where the P50 salary lands across Mundevo's four lifestyle tiers.
| Tier | Required net / month | Your P50 net covers it? |
|---|---|---|
| PremiumBest fit | A$6,679 | Yes |
| Comfortable | A$5,443 | Yes |
| Balanced | A$4,550 | Yes |
| Frugal | A$3,658 | Yes |
Who this band describes
The data scientist band covers mid-to-senior ICs (4-7 years experience). Modern usage of the title spans applied ML, experimentation/causal inference, and production analytics — the bands are similar across these specializations.
Pay is highest at tech companies with mature data platforms and at quant-driven trading/finance firms. Mid-band: enterprise SaaS, large consumer brands building in-house analytics teams, and consultancies. Pure-research data-science roles (without engineering production responsibility) tend to pay 10-15% below the band shown.
Common employer types at this band: Tech product companies, Quant/finance, Enterprise SaaS, Consumer platforms, Consultancies.
Cross-check before negotiation
Mundevo's band is derived, not surveyed. For an offer conversation, anchor on at least one of these.
- Levels.fyi — strong coverage at public tech companies
- Glassdoor — broader market view
- KDnuggets / data-science surveys — annual global snapshots