Production Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $125,000 in 2026,
with most advertised roles falling between $98,500 and $160,000.
That sits 32% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000.
Figures are based on 28 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.
— Moderate demand39th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne
💰 Production Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$98,500 – $160,000
Median: $125,000
Mid level
$97,500 – $160,000
Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au.
Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation.
Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.
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Bottom 10% $98,500Median $125,000$160,000 Top 10%
Understanding the Melbourne Market
At $125,000 the Melbourne production manager median runs 32% above the city's $95k all-roles figure, and Melbourne is the only city with enough listings to report the role, so there is no interstate comparison here. The band is wide, $98,500 to $160,000, reflecting how much sector and plant size drive pay in manufacturing. Demand is moderate at 28 listings. Treat the figures as directional given the modest sample.
Take Home Pay (based on median $125,000)
Weekly (net)
~$1,754
Monthly (net)
~$7,599
Annual (net)
~$91,183
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%)$139,375
Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency.
Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good starting salary for a junior Production Manager in Melbourne?
Production management is not an entry role, so the band starts near $98,500 rather than at graduate level. The path in is usually from a team-leader or shift-supervisor position on the floor, then owning output, safety, and cost for a line or shift. Lean and continuous-improvement credentials, plus responsibility for a larger or more complex plant, are what move pay up toward the $160k top.
Is $125,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $125k the median earns 32% above Melbourne's all-roles median and nets about $91,200, comfortable for the city, and the pay reflects genuine operational responsibility. For a role reachable from the factory floor without a degree, this is strong pay. The wide band is the caveat: a small-plant supervisor and a large-site production manager sit at very different ends of it.
How much does a Senior Production Manager make in Melbourne?
The band reaches $160k, and getting there means running a larger site, multiple lines, or a full operations remit rather than a single shift. Lean or Six Sigma credentials, plus ownership of budget, safety, and throughput for a whole plant, are what lift pay toward the top. The step beyond is an Operations Manager or Plant Manager title, where scope and pay both widen.
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