Project Manager Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Project Managers in Adelaide earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $115,000 and $201,500. That sits 100% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 58 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 7% of roles by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +2 listings vs last month
💰 Project Manager · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$115,000 – $201,500
Median: $160,000
May $140k
Jun $160k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $104,622 – $200,000
Senior level $128,020 – $275,000
Overall $115k–$201k Mid $104k–$200k Senior $128k–$275k $101k $137k $174k $210k $246k $283k
Moderate confidence 58 listings (+2 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $115,000 Median  $160,000 $201,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Adelaide project manager pay jumped $20k this month to $160k, the largest gain in this batch, and the role now sits exactly double the city's all-roles median. Adelaide has caught up to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast (all $160k), leaving only Brisbane ($200k) clearly ahead. Demand is the highest in the batch (93 score, 58 listings), driven by defence and infrastructure work. The senior tier medians at $175k and reaches $275k at the top.

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 band (the mid tier starts at a $104k p10), so PM is a post-experience role. People arrive from coordination or engineering. Reaching the $132,500 mid median comes from owning delivery on real projects. A defence, infrastructure or construction background, plus a PMP or PRINCE2 certification, is what pushes Adelaide pay toward the top.
Is $160,000 a good salary in Adelaide?
Yes, emphatically. At $160k the median earns 100% above Adelaide's $80k all-roles median and nets about $112k after tax, and pay just jumped $20k on the back of the highest demand in this batch. Defence and infrastructure spending is pulling hard. Only Brisbane pays more, so for Adelaide this is exceptional, fast-rising money.
How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Adelaide?
Senior project managers in Adelaide earn a $175k median, reaching $275k at the p90 on 19 listings, the highest senior ceiling here. Getting there means running large or complex programs, often in defence or major infrastructure, and moving toward a program or portfolio role. A PMP plus leading high-value projects is what marks the senior grade.

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Project Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page) $160,000 —
Brisbane $200,000 +25%
Canberra $175,000 +9%
Perth $167,960 +5%
Gold Coast $160,000 ~same

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