Galileo AI Salary Benchmarks - Australia
As of July 2026, the median advertised total package for an AI Governance Manager in Australia is $184,800, with a typical range of $140,250-$189,750 (median base, large company, Sydney baseline), based on 168 data points from live tracking of advertised Australian roles, validated quarterly by Galileo Search.
| Level | Median base | Typical base range | Median package | Contract day rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | $165,000 | $140,250 - $189,750 | $184,800 | $975/day |
| Senior Manager | $205,000 | $174,250 - $235,750 | $229,600 | $1,211/day |
| City | Median base salary |
|---|---|
| Sydney | $165,000 |
| Melbourne | $160,050 |
| Brisbane | $151,800 |
| Perth | $156,750 |
| Adelaide | $140,250 |
| Canberra | $173,250 |
As of July 2026, the median advertised day rate for a contract AI Governance Manager in Australia is $975, with a typical range of $829 to $1,121 (Manager level, large company, Sydney baseline), based on live tracking of advertised Australian roles, validated quarterly by Galileo Search.
Domain: AI Governance & Operations. Figures anchor on observed market medians from Galileo Search's market research, live tracking of advertised Australian AI roles and validated placement data, refreshed quarterly. Ranges are indicative (about 15% either side of the anchor); company-size and city factors adjust every figure. How these figures are calculated.
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