What skills are most in demand for AI Specialist roles?

The top skills required for AI Specialist positions include various technical skills.

AI Specialist Salary & Pay Rates in Australia

Market analysis based on live job data.

A$130,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

A$92,500 A$130,000 A$165,000

Verified September 2026 Directional Estimate (1 postings) 📊 Multi-Source Blend

The median salary and typical pay rates for a AI Specialist in Australia is A$130,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 1 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at A$92,500, while senior specialists can earn up to A$165,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately A$900 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in Australia citing AI Specialist.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing AI Specialist over the last 6 months in Australia.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for AI Specialist in Australia.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	45	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing AI Specialist	1	0	0
Number of salaries quoted	1	0	0
Entry Level	A$92,500
Junior
Median Salary	A$130,000
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior
Expert / Top Earners	A$165,000

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name	Frequency %	30-Day Trend	Action
SQL	14%	Stable	Learn This
JavaScript	11%	Stable	Learn This
Machine Learning	14%	Stable	Learn This
technical documentation	11%	Stable	Learn This
AWS	8%	Stable	Learn This
Microsoft Azure	8%	Stable	Learn This
Artificial Intelligence	9%	Stable	Learn This
Python	8%	Stable	Learn This