How much does a chemist make in Australia?
A$94,850a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$7,904 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$6,142
- Equals
- $65,170
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $66,650 |
| 9. Australia | $65,170 |
| 10. Belgium estimate | $64,100 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- GeologistA$134,400
- ActuaryA$102,300
- ZoologistA$88,410
- Forestry advisorA$103,900
- Environmental protection professionalsA$81,540
- Industrial engineerA$125,500
- Civil engineerA$109,400
- Mechanical engineerA$120,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$7,904 a month, A$94,850 a year.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $108,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $65,170 in Australia, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or a geologist?
A geologist: A$134,400 a year against A$94,850 for a chemist, 1.4 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate