Project Manager Salary in Adelaide (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Project Managers in Adelaide earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $115,000 and $200,000. That sits 100% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,028. Figures are based on 80 jobs advertised in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 3% of roles by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +22 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$115,000 – $200,000

Median: $160,000

Jun $160k

Jul $160k

→ Stable

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

Mid level	$115,000 – $200,000
Senior level	$132,084 – $222,500

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 80 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 26.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 73.2% 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% $115,000 Median $160,000 $200,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Project manager is the only Adelaide role paying double the city's all-roles median, $160,000 against $80,000. That figure is identical in Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney, with only Brisbane higher at $169,000, which tells you the title is priced nationally rather than locally. Listings rose from 58 to 80 without the median shifting a dollar, so Adelaide is absorbing more project work at an established rate. Only 27% of listings stated a salary, so the precision is lower than the round number suggests.

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 $115,000 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, usually needing one project you 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 99.9% above Adelaide's all-roles median, with take-home around $2,164 a week and the lowest living costs of any mainland capital. Adelaide matches every other capital except Brisbane on this role, arguably making it the best-value city in the country to hold the title. The caveat is that only 27% of listings disclosed pay.

How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Adelaide?

Senior listings run $132,000 to $222,000, but the senior median is $160,000, identical to mid level. The extra money sits in the tail rather than the middle: program management, portfolio ownership and defence primes are where the $222,000 ceiling comes from. Security clearance is the specific Adelaide lever, since cleared project managers are scarce and the defence pipeline is long.

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Project Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page)	$160,000	0%
Brisbane	$169,315	+6%
Canberra	$160,000	~same
Melbourne	$160,000	~same
Newcastle	$160,000	~same

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