Project Manager Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Project Managers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $169,315 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $128,103 and $275,000. That sits 94% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 176 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 1% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +1 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$128,103 – $275,000

Median: $169,315

Jun $200k

Jul $169k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level	$125,000 – $275,000
Senior level	$157,507 – $275,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 176 job listings for this role and city, 98.4% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 28.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 71.4% 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% $128,103 Median $169,315 $275,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The median fell $30,700 this month, from $200,000 to $169,000, the largest single drop in this report, while listing volume held almost exactly flat at 176 against 175. A 15% fall with no change in demand points to a shift in the mix of seniority being advertised rather than a market correction. Even after the fall Brisbane remains the highest-paying project management market in the country, with every other capital at $160,000. Only 29% of listings stated a salary, so both the level and the drop should be read as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $169,315)

Weekly (net)

~$2,273

Monthly (net)

~$9,851

Annual (net)

~$118,215

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $188,786

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 Brisbane?

There is no graduate entry: the $128,000 floor already assumes delivery experience, and project coordinators 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. Construction, infrastructure and government are the sectors advertising most of these roles in Brisbane.

Is $169,315 a good salary in Brisbane?

Yes, by almost any measure. At $169,000 a project manager earns 93.5% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $2,273 a week and moderate living costs. It is the best-paying capital in the country for this title even after a $30,700 fall. The caveat is confidence, since that fall came off a base with only 29% salary disclosure.

How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Brisbane?

Senior listings run $157,000 to $275,000 with a median of $200,000, from 34 listings. Program and portfolio management on major infrastructure is what supports the upper end. The mid band also reaches $275,000, so the two tiers overlap heavily and the senior label is doing less work here than the numbers suggest.

Other roles in Brisbane

Project Manager salaries in other cities

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

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