Medical Laboratory Scientist Salary in Australia
The median Medical Laboratory Scientist salary in Australia is A$72,000, with most packages landing between A$53,000 and A$128,000. This benchmark is a regional estimate; sign in to compare your exact pay against the percentile bands.
Pay percentiles
Regional estimateGross annual, local currency.
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Salary by seniority
Estimated| Junior | A$43,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | A$63,000 | -12% |
| Senior | A$90,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | A$126,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about A$8,500 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹460,000
- Portugal€15,000
- Greece€18,000
- PolandPLN 83,000
- Italy€22,000
- Japan¥3,774,000
How we calculate this
These figures place a Medical Laboratory Scientist's pay against percentile bands (p25 to p90) in Australia. Where national occupation data is thin, we model from regional wage references and label it as such; we never present an estimate as official. Figures are gross annual, rounded.
Frequently asked questions
Is A$72,000 a good salary for a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Australia?
A$72,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above A$97,000 puts you in the top quartile; below A$53,000, there is room to negotiate.
How much does a senior Medical Laboratory Scientist earn in Australia?
A senior Medical Laboratory Scientist earns around A$90,000, against A$43,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.
What is the total compensation for a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Australia?
On top of base pay, benefits are worth about A$8,500 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.
How is this Medical Laboratory Scientist salary benchmark calculated?
We place your package against percentile bands for the role and country, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled.