Commercial Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Commercial Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $200,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $128,631 and $275,000. That sits 129% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume, 8th percentile in Melbourne ↓ -2 listings vs last month
💰 Commercial Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$128,631 – $275,000
Median: $200,000
Jul $210k
Oct $200k

Median advertised salary over the last 4 months. Not enough history yet to call a direction.

Mid level $128,631 – $275,000
Overall $128k–$275k Mid $128k–$275k $124k $156k $188k $219k $251k $283k

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 20 job listings for this role in Melbourne, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 20.0% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 80.0% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $128,631 Median  $200,000 $275,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne commercial managers earn $200,000, essentially unchanged since July, putting the role 128.6% above the city benchmark. Construction accounts for a large share of listings, where commercial managers own contract value and margin on major projects. Only one in five listings showed a salary, so most of this figure comes from hidden pay brackets.

Take Home Pay (based on median $200,000)

Weekly (net)
~$2,603
Monthly (net)
~$11,278
Annual (net)
~$135,333
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $223,000

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Commercial Manager in Melbourne?
Entry is around $128,600. A background in contracts administration, quantity surveying or commercial finance is the usual path in.
Is $200,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes, very. $200,000 is 128.6% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500, with take-home around $2,603 a week.
How much does a Senior Commercial Manager make in Melbourne?
The top of the range is $275,000, usually for roles responsible for the commercial outcome of large infrastructure or building projects.

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