Project Manager Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Project Managers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $164,745 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $125,000 and $273,000. That sits 83% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 185 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 1% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +38 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$125,000 – $273,000

Median: $164,745

Aug $200k

Sep $164k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level	$117,661 – $229,172
Senior level	$149,595 – $275,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 185 job listings for this role and city, 96.5% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 39.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 60.9% 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% $125,000 Median $164,745 $273,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The median fell $35,255 from $200,000 to $164,000, the largest drop in this report, while listings rose 26% from 147 to 185. A fall that size on rising volume points to a shift in the seniority being advertised rather than a market correction. Brisbane has also lost the national lead: Canberra now pays $175,000, with Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Adelaide at $160,000. At 39% salary disclosure, read the drop as a signal rather than a precise figure.

Take Home Pay (based on median $164,745)

Weekly (net)

~$2,220

Monthly (net)

~$9,619

Annual (net)

~$115,427

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $183,690

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 $125,000 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 $164,745 a good salary in Brisbane?

Yes, by almost any measure. At $164,000 a project manager earns 83% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $2,220 a week and moderate living costs. It still beats every capital except Canberra even after a $35,000 fall. The caveat is confidence, since that fall came off a base with under 40% salary disclosure.

How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Brisbane?

Senior listings run $149,000 to $275,000 with a median of $200,000, from 47 listings, which is a solid sample. Program and portfolio management on major infrastructure is what supports the upper end. The $40,000 step from mid to senior median is one of the clearer progressions in the Brisbane data.

Other roles in Brisbane

Project Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$164,745	0%
Canberra	$175,000	+6%
Adelaide	$160,000	-3%
Melbourne	$160,000	-3%
Perth	$160,000	-3%

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