Project Coordinator Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Project Coordinators in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $75,500 and $160,000. That sits 7% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 47 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 69th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +2 listings vs last month
💰 Project Coordinator · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$75,500 – $160,000
Median: $100,000
Aug $100k
Sep $100k
→ Stable

Based on 2-month data, short-term movement only.

Mid level $72,000 – $150,000
Overall $75k–$160k Mid $72k–$150k $69k $88k $107k $126k $145k $164k
Moderate confidence 47 listings (+2 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 47 job listings for this role and city, 98.0% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 38.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 62.0% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $75,500 Median  $100,000 $160,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Project coordinators earn $100,000 in Melbourne with the median unchanged and listings flat at 47. Perth now leads at $115,000, with Sydney at $95,000 and Brisbane at $90,000, so Melbourne sits second. The 85% spread running $75,000 to $160,000 is wide for a coordination title and reflects how differently employers scope it. The number that frames this page is $160,000, which is what Melbourne project managers earn, making the step up worth $60,000.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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 Coordinator in Melbourne?
Entry is $75,000, and this is the standard way into project work without prior delivery experience. Scheduling, reporting, document control and stakeholder coordination cover the junior end. Construction, infrastructure, financial services and IT advertise most of these roles.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Marginally. At $100,000 a project coordinator earns 6.6% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,443 a week against high living costs. Perth pays $15,000 more at a lower cost base. The value of this role is positional rather than financial, since it is the recognised entry route into project management at $160,000.
How much does a Senior Project Coordinator make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $160,000, which is exactly the project manager median, so the top of this band reaches the middle of the next. Owning a workstream rather than supporting one is what gets there. The intended progression is to project manager, worth $60,000 on median.

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Project Coordinator salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $100,000 0%
Perth $115,000 +15%
Sydney $95,000 -5%
Brisbane $90,000 -10%

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