Data Analyst Salary in Australia
Data analysts collect, clean, and interpret data to help teams make better decisions. The Australia median is $145,734 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$145,734
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,144
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$145,734
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$70.06
varies by city
Data Analyst salary by city in Australia
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle, NSW | $145,734 | $12,144 | 0% |
| Canberra, ACT | $145,734 | $12,144 | 0% |
| Sunshine Coast, QLD | $145,734 | $12,144 | 0% |
| Wollongong, NSW | $145,734 | $12,144 | 0% |
| Hobart, TAS | $145,734 | $12,144 | 0% |
| Darwin, NT | $145,734 | $12,144 | 0% |
| Mackay, QLD | $145,734 | $12,144 | 0% |
| Sydney, NSW | $108,953 | $9,091 | -25% |
| Melbourne, VIC | $104,790 | $8,744 | -28% |
| Brisbane, QLD | $98,544 | $8,189 | -32% |
| Perth, WA | $93,686 | $7,842 | -36% |
| Adelaide, SA | $86,052 | $7,148 | -41% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a data analyst make in Australia?
- The national median data analyst salary in Australia is about $210,000 per year ($17,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $124,000 to $210,000.
- Which Australia city pays data analysts the most?
- Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $210,000 per year.
- Which Australia city pays data analysts the least?
- Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $124,000 per year for a data analyst.
- What is the typical salary range for a data analyst in Australia?
- Across Australia cities we cover, data analyst pay commonly spans from about $80,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $290,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Australia cities have data analyst salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes data analyst pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
- Is data analyst in demand in Australia?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +23% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.