Project Manager Salary in Adelaide (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Project Managers in Adelaide earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $125,000 and $200,000. That sits 98% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,749. Figures are based on 62 jobs advertised in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 5% of roles by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +5 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$125,000 – $200,000

Median: $160,000

Aug $160k

Sep $160k

→ Stable

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

Mid level	$121,000 – $200,000
Senior level	$142,500 – $224,500

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 62 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 17.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 82.8% 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. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Bottom 10% $125,000 Median $160,000 $200,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Project manager remains the only Adelaide role paying close to double the city median, $160,000 against $80,000. Listings rose from 57 to 62 with the median unchanged. The national picture has shifted above Adelaide though: Canberra now leads at $175,000 and Brisbane at $164,000, while Melbourne, Perth and Sydney hold at $160,000. The senior band runs $142,000 to $224,000 on 14 listings, a genuine step above the mid band. Only 17% of listings stated a salary, the lowest disclosure rate in the Adelaide data.

Take Home Pay (based on median $160,000)

Weekly (net)

~$2,164

Monthly (net)

~$9,378

Annual (net)

~$112,533

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $178,400

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 Manager in Adelaide?

There is no true entry point: the $125,000 floor already assumes delivery experience, and project coordinator roles sit below this range under a different title. Moving from coordinator to manager is the real step and usually needs one project owned end to end. Defence, infrastructure and health are the three Adelaide sectors advertising most of these roles.

Is $160,000 a good salary in Adelaide?

Yes, by the widest margin in the city. At $160,000 a project manager earns 98.1% above Adelaide's all-roles median, with take-home near $2,164 a week and the lowest living costs of any mainland capital. Adelaide matches Melbourne, Perth and Sydney on the nominal figure while costing far less to live in. The caveat is that fewer than one listing in five disclosed pay.

How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Adelaide?

Senior listings run $142,000 to $224,000 with a median of $180,000, from 14 listings. Program management, portfolio ownership and defence primes are what support the upper end. Security clearance is the specific Adelaide lever, since cleared project managers are scarce and the defence pipeline is long.

Other roles in Adelaide

Project Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page)	$160,000	0%
Canberra	$175,000	+9%
Brisbane	$164,745	+3%
Melbourne	$160,000	~same
Perth	$160,000	~same

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