Nationally, the median is $79,750 — Northern Territory sits $250 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Environmental Scientist salary of $80,000 — after $14,788 income tax and $1,600 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
Reported total pay for Environmental Scientist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| CDM Smith★ 4.1 | $115,232 | $110,881 – $119,583 |
| Aeris Resources★ 3.9 | $111,539 | $106,731 – $116,348 |
| AECOM★ 3.7 | $94,489 | $90,447 – $98,531 |
| Jacobs★ 4.0 | $82,205 | $78,537 – $85,872 |
| Putnam Lumber & Export★ 4.0 | $79,642 | $76,466 – $82,819 |
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| Noneya Business★ 4.0 | $75,965 | $72,227 – $79,703 |
| GHD★ 3.4 | $75,239 | $72,635 – $77,843 |
| NYC Department of Environmental Protection★ 3.4 | $72,723 | $69,746 – $75,700 |