Salary of Research Assistant in Australia 2026

How much does a Research Assistant earn?

$103,946 / Annual
Based on 16 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $80,000 Average salary: $103,946 Maximum: $11,752

Minimum
$80,000 Average salary
$103,946 Maximum
$11,752

$8,662 / Monthly
Based on 16 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $6,667 Average salary: $8,662 Maximum: $979

Minimum
$6,667 Average salary
$8,662 Maximum
$979

$289 / Daily
Based on 16 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $222 Average salary: $289 Maximum: $33

Minimum
$222 Average salary
$289 Maximum
$33

$54 / Hourly
Based on 16 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $42 Average salary: $54 Maximum: $6

Minimum
$42 Average salary
$54 Maximum
$6

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Research Assistant in Australia

Senior Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Griffith International Full-time

Senior Research Assistant / Research AssistantFull-timePrimary Location (Campus): Gold CoastEmployment Type: Full...
Senior Research Assistant

2 days ago

Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia Griffith International Full-time $91,000 - $142,000 Contract

Senior Research Assistant / Research AssistantFull-timePrimary Location (Campus): Gold CoastEmployment Type: Full...
Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant

3 months ago

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Children's Medical Research Institutue Full-time

Research Assistant or Senior Research AssistantChildren's Medical Research Institutue – Westmead NSWFrom neuroscience...

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General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
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Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa	$44,979	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Casual Cook	$32,000	View listings
Shift Leader	$32,000	View listings
Casual Crew	$32,000	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist	$27,896	View listings
Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings

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FAQ - Research Assistant

The average salary for Research Assistant is AUD103,946 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 16 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Research Assistant in Australia.

The lowest salary of Research Assistant per year in Australia is AUD80,000

The highest salary for Research Assistant per year in Australia is AUD11,752

Data updated: October 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: 16 job postings with salary.