Salary of Research Assistant in Australia


$90,644 / 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
$77,682
Average salary
$90,644
Maximum
$109,838

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Research Assistant in Australia

  • Research Assistant

    Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 15 hours ago


    Parkville, Victoria, Australia WEHI Full-time $84,479 - $106,069 Contract

    An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the Snow Centre for Immune Health at Australia’s...

  • Research Assistant

    Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 15 hours ago


    Melbourne, Australia Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Part-time

    Overview:Applications Close:19 Sept 2026 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe...

  • Research Assistant

    1 month ago


    Adelaide SA, Australia Adelaide University Full-time

    Based in College of Health, within the Centre for Cancer Biology Full-time fixed term contract until...

FAQ - Research Assistant

The average salary for Research Assistant is AUD90,644 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 AUD77,682

The highest salary for Research Assistant per year in Australia is AUD109,838

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: 16 job postings with salary.