Salary of Research Assistant in Australia 2026

How much does a Research Assistant earn?

$89,230 / 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: $75,627 Average salary: $89,230 Maximum: $106,069

Minimum
$75,627 Average salary
$89,230 Maximum
$106,069

$7,436 / 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: $6,302 Average salary: $7,436 Maximum: $8,839

Minimum
$6,302 Average salary
$7,436 Maximum
$8,839

$248 / 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: $210 Average salary: $248 Maximum: $295

Minimum
$210 Average salary
$248 Maximum
$295

$46 / 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: $39 Average salary: $46 Maximum: $55

Minimum
$39 Average salary
$46 Maximum
$55

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Research Assistant in Australia

Research Assistant

4 weeks ago

Richmond, VIC, Australia Eastern Health Full-time

Title: Research Assistant Requisition ID: 6868 Location: Richmond, VIC, AU, 3121 Ringwood East, VIC,...
Research Assistant

4 weeks 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...
Research Assistant

4 weeks ago

Flinders, NSW, Australia Flinders University Full-time

Position Details Fixed Term – 2 Years | Full-Time Higher Education Officer Level 5 |...

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FAQ - Research Assistant

The average salary for Research Assistant is AUD89,230 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 AUD75,627

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

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.