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Project Manager Salary in Australia

Project managers plan, coordinate, and deliver projects on time and within budget. The Australia median is $173,493 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$173,493
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,435
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$173,493
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$83.41
varies by city

Project Manager salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$173,493
Canberra, ACT$173,493
Sunshine Coast, QLD$173,493
Wollongong, NSW$173,493
Hobart, TAS$173,493
Darwin, NT$173,493
Mackay, QLD$173,493
Sydney, NSW$129,079
Melbourne, VIC$126,303
Brisbane, QLD$115,199
Perth, WA$109,647
Adelaide, SA$101,320

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a project manager make in Australia?
The national median project manager salary in Australia is about $250,000 per year ($20,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $146,000 to $250,000.
Which Australia city pays project managers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $250,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays project managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $146,000 per year for a project manager.
What is the typical salary range for a project manager in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, project manager pay commonly spans from about $93,100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $360,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have project manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes project manager pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is project manager in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.