Salary of Principal Investigator in Australia 2026

How much does a Principal Investigator earn?

$11,094 / Annual
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $10,471 Average salary: $11,094 Maximum: $11,572

Minimum
$10,471 Average salary
$11,094 Maximum
$11,572

$925 / Monthly
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $873 Average salary: $925 Maximum: $964

Minimum
$873 Average salary
$925 Maximum
$964

$31 / Daily
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $29 Average salary: $31 Maximum: $32

Minimum
$29 Average salary
$31 Maximum
$32

$6 / Hourly
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5 Average salary: $6 Maximum: $6

Minimum
$5 Average salary
$6 Maximum
$6

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Principal Investigator in Australia

Principal Investigator

1 month ago

Perth WA, City of Perth, Australia Department of Education Part-time

This is a permanent full-time position commencing in November 2026 The Teacher Registration...
Principal Investigator

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) Full-time $124,673 - $137,399 Contract

Principal Investigator (permanent position) Perth, Western Australia (Hybrid) The Department of Local Government,...
Principal Investigator

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Full-time

None

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FAQ - Principal Investigator

The average salary for Principal Investigator is AUD11,094 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 9 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Principal Investigator in Australia.

The lowest salary of Principal Investigator per year in Australia is AUD10,471

The highest salary for Principal Investigator per year in Australia is AUD11,572

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 9 job postings with salary.