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Specialist QA5.4 million residentsUpdated 2026-10-20

AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Melbourne, Australia

A mid-level AI / LLM Evaluation QA in Melbourne earns a median of A$110k a year ($75k gross). Melbourne has about 5.4 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 5 Australia cities we list. No AI / LLM Evaluation QA listing is based here today; Australia has 1, and remote roles can be done from Melbourne.

A$110kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $75k
p10 A$92kp90 A$140k
City factor 1.00×Rank 2 of 5
0Open AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles in Melbourne
1Open in Australia
A$77k–A$210kJunior to lead median / yr
0 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles near Melbourne

No AI / LLM Evaluation QA listing is based in Melbourne today, so these are the nearest in Australia, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Australia

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

AI / LLM Evaluation QA pay by level in Melbourne

Gross annual pay in AUD. Melbourne is 1.00× the Australia median (same), which is A$110k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorA$63kA$77kA$93k$51k
Mid-levelA$92kA$110kA$140k$75k
SeniorA$130kA$160kA$190k$110k
LeadA$170kA$210kA$250k$140k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full AI / LLM Evaluation QA salary page for Melbourne.

The role

What a AI / LLM Evaluation QA does in Melbourne

Evaluates model outputs, writes rubrics and builds regression sets for AI features.

  • Write evaluation rubrics and golden datasets
  • Rate and compare model outputs at scale
  • Red-team prompts for safety and policy gaps
  • Build regression suites for prompt and model changes
  • Report quality metrics to product teams

Skills and stack employers ask for

PromptingEvaluation designPythonDomain expertiseAnnotation tools

Tools named most often

PythonJiraPostman

Time zone

Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Melbourne: FAQ

How much does a AI / LLM Evaluation QA earn in Melbourne?

A mid-level AI / LLM Evaluation QA in Melbourne earns a median of A$110k a year ($75k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$92k to A$140k. Junior pay starts near A$77k, senior pay is A$160k and leads reach A$210k.

Are there AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Melbourne?

No AI / LLM Evaluation QA listing is based in Melbourne today, but Australia has 1 and AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.

How does Melbourne pay compare with the rest of Australia?

Melbourne ranks 2nd of 5 Australia cities we track for AI / LLM Evaluation QA pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is A$110k, so Melbourne is at it. Against the US it is 25% below the US median of $100k.

What skills do AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Melbourne ask for?

Evaluates model outputs, writes rubrics and builds regression sets for AI features. Typical requirements: Prompting, Evaluation design, Python, Domain expertise, Annotation tools. The tools named most often are Python, Jira, Postman.

Can a AI / LLM Evaluation QA work with US or European teams from Melbourne?

Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 85% of AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles are remote-friendly.

How do I get a AI / LLM Evaluation QA job in Melbourne with PassRidge?

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