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Australia · 1 open in Sydney · updated 2026-10-20

AI / LLM Evaluation QA salary in Sydney, Australia

A mid-level AI / LLM Evaluation QA in Sydney earns a median of A$120k a year gross ($79k), from A$97k at p10 to A$150k at p90. Sydney pays 1.06× the Australia median and 21% below the US median of $100k. About 5.6 million people live in Sydney.

Estimate · gross / year
A$120kmedian · mid-level · $79k
p10 A$97kp90 A$150k
Rank 1 of 5City factor 1.06×
Pay by level

AI / LLM Evaluation QA pay by level in Sydney

Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$81k, lead A$220k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorA$67kA$81kA$99k$54k
Mid-levelA$97kA$120kA$150k$79k
SeniorA$140kA$170kA$210k$110k
LeadA$180kA$220kA$270k$150k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$110k) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Sydney

Employers in Australia usually quote annual package, usually quoted with or without 11.5% superannuation.

A$120kgross median / year
A$85k–A$92ktake-home / year (71-77%)
A$10kgross / month
A$58gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

AI / LLM Evaluation QA pay in other Australia cities

Australia overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
Melbourne1.00×A$92kA$110kA$140k
Brisbane0.93×A$86kA$100kA$130k
Perth0.93×A$86kA$100kA$130k
Adelaide0.90×A$83kA$100kA$120k
FAQ

AI / LLM Evaluation QA salary in Sydney: FAQ

What is the average AI / LLM Evaluation QA salary in Sydney?

The median gross salary for a mid-level AI / LLM Evaluation QA in Sydney is A$120k a year ($79k). The p10 is A$97k and the p90 is A$150k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Sydney with a city factor of 1.06.

How much does a senior AI / LLM Evaluation QA make in Sydney?

A senior AI / LLM Evaluation QA in Sydney earns a median of A$170k ($110k), with a range of A$140k to A$210k. Leads reach A$220k and juniors start near A$81k.

What is an entry-level AI / LLM Evaluation QA salary in Sydney?

A junior AI / LLM Evaluation QA in Sydney earns about A$81k a year ($54k), between A$67k and A$99k. Pay rises to A$120k at mid-level.

Is Sydney a good-paying city for AI / LLM Evaluation QAs in Australia?

Sydney ranks 1st of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of A$110k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.

What is the take-home pay for a AI / LLM Evaluation QA in Sydney?

Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$85k to A$92k a year, or A$7,400 a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a AI / LLM Evaluation QA in Sydney?

A A$120k gross salary equals about A$58 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$10k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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