Galileo AI Salary Benchmarks - Australia
As of July 2026, the median advertised total package for a Head of AI in Australia is $291,200, with a typical range of $221,000-$299,000 (median base, large company, Sydney baseline), based on 84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | $260,000 | $221,000 - $299,000 | $291,200 | $1,536/day |
| City | Median base salary |
|---|---|
| Sydney | $260,000 |
| Melbourne | $252,200 |
| Brisbane | $239,200 |
| Perth | $247,000 |
| Adelaide | $221,000 |
| Canberra | $273,000 |
As of July 2026, the median advertised day rate for a contract Head of AI in Australia is $1,536, with a typical range of $1,306 to $1,766 (Principal level, large company, Sydney baseline), based on live tracking of advertised Australian roles, validated quarterly by Galileo Search.
Domain: AI Strategy & Leadership. 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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