Salary of Research Assistant in Australia 2026

How much does a Research Assistant earn?

Salary of Research Assistant in Australia 2026

Salary of Research Assistant in Australia

$85,508 / Annual
Based on 20 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
$65,000 Average salary
$85,508 Maximum
$106,069

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Research Assistant in Australia

  • Research Assistant

    Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 week ago

    Geelong, Victoria, Australia Deakin University Full-time $79,336 - $86,599 Contract

    • Based at Barwon Health Geelong and the Deakin Waterfront campus + hybrid work arrangements • Part time 0.5 and...

  • Research Assistant

    Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 24 hours ago

    New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia University of Newcastle Part-time

    This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Being an...

  • Research Assistant

    Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 24 hours ago

    Vic, Australia MCRI Full-time $89,080 Contract

    Role Type: 12 month part time parental leave coverSalary: $89,080 p.a plus super (pro rata if part time) Make a real...

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FAQ - Research Assistant

The average salary for Research Assistant is AUD85,508 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 20 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 AUD65,000

The highest salary for Research Assistant per year in Australia is AUD106,069

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: 20 job postings with salary.