How much does Lead Data Scientist make?

The average salary for Lead Data Scientist is A$185,000 per year or A$89 per hour, with top earners making up to A$257,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$159,000 (25th percentile) to A$210,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 57 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Data Scientist employees.

What is the highest salary for Lead Data Scientist?

The highest salary for Lead Data Scientist is A$210,000 per year, A$17,500 per month or A$101 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Lead Data Scientist?

The lowest salary for Lead Data Scientist is A$159,000 per year, A$13,250 per month or A$76 per hour.

Lead Data Scientist Salaries

Lead Data Scientist Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$143K - A$180K/yr

A$165K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$20K/yrAverage

A$16K - A$30K/yrRange

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Last updated Nov 15, 202457 Salaries submitted

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Lead Data Scientist

A$143K–A$180K/yr

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A$164K–A$200K/yr

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A$242K–A$265K/yr

Popular companies for Lead Data Scientists in Australia

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Boston Consulting Group4.2★

A$263K - A$298K/yr Total pay

A$280K Median

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WooliesX3.5★

A$182K - A$214K/yr Total pay

A$199K Median

Lead Data Scientist

EnergyAustralia3.3★

A$167K - A$180K/yr Total pay

A$174K Median

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Mantel4.4★

A$165K - A$170K/yr Total pay

A$168K Median

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bp3.8★

A$217K - A$230K/yr Total pay

A$223K Median

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50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Lead Data Scientist

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4-6 years

A$166K - A$194K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on Nov 28, 2025

A$166K - A$194K/yr

Lead Data Scientist

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10-14 years

A$172K/yr

(A$153K • A$19K)

Melbourne

submitted on Oct 9, 2025

A$172K/yr

A$153K • A$19K

Lead Data Scientist

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15+ years

A$179K/yr

(A$179K • A$0)

Melbourne

submitted on Aug 19, 2025

A$179K/yr

A$179K • A$0

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Lead Data Scientist

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7-9 years

A$213K - A$247K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on Jul 24, 2025

A$213K - A$247K/yr

Lead Data Scientist

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1-3 years

A$184K/yr

(A$184K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Jul 1, 2025

A$184K/yr

A$184K • A$0

Lead Data Scientist

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10-14 years

A$169K/yr

(A$169K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Jun 1, 2025

A$169K/yr

A$169K • A$0

Lead Data Scientist

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10-14 years

A$199K - A$231K/yr

Sydney

submitted on May 8, 2025

A$199K - A$231K/yr

Lead Data Scientist

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7-9 years

A$175K - A$202K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on Apr 22, 2025

A$175K - A$202K/yr

Lead Data Scientist

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7-9 years

A$157K - A$182K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Mar 15, 2025

A$157K - A$182K/yr

Lead Data Scientist

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10-14 years

A$236K/yr

(A$215K • A$21K)

Sydney

submitted on Nov 15, 2024

A$236K/yr

A$215K • A$21K

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