Project Administrator Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Project Administrators in Brisbane earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $116,000. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume, 14th percentile in Brisbane ↓ -4 listings vs last month
💰 Project Administrator · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,000 – $116,000
Median: $85,000
Sep $81k
Oct $85k

Median advertised salary over the last 2 months. Not enough history yet to call a direction.

Mid level $70,000 – $103,000
Overall $70k–$116k Mid $70k–$103k $67k $78k $88k $98k $109k $119k

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 20 job listings for this role in Brisbane, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 35.0% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 65.0% 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%  $70,000 Median  $85,000 $116,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Brisbane project administrators earn $85,000, up from $81,250 in September. Perth pays $10,000 more for the role. The 20 listings came from 20 employers, mostly on construction and engineering projects.

Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,254
Monthly (net)
~$5,434
Annual (net)
~$65,208
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,775

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 Project Administrator in Brisbane?
Entry is around $70,000. Administration experience in construction or engineering projects is valued.
Is $85,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
It is average. $85,000 matches Brisbane's all-roles median, with take-home around $1,254 a week.
How much does a Senior Project Administrator make in Brisbane?
The top of the range is $116,000. Project coordinator roles pay $100,000 in Brisbane.

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Project Administrator salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $85,000 0%
Perth $95,000 +12%

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