Project Manager Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Project Managers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $200,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $115,128 and $275,000. That sits 135% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 175 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 0% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +24 listings vs last month
💰 Project Manager · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$115,128 – $275,000
Median: $200,000
May $187k
Jun $200k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $115,000 – $275,000
Senior level $160,000 – $275,000
Overall $115k–$275k Mid $115k–$275k Senior $160k–$275k $111k $145k $180k $214k $248k $283k
High confidence 175 listings (+24 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%  $115,128 Median  $200,000 $275,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

At $200k the Brisbane project manager median runs 135.3% above the city's $85k baseline, the single largest premium in the batch, and it is built on the state's infrastructure and resources pipeline. This is also the busiest role tracked, 175 listings and a demand score of 100, and pay rose $12.5k month on month. The level split is steep, a $180k mid tier against a $250k senior tier. Brisbane leads the eastern capitals here on the strength of its build cycle.

Take Home Pay (based on median $200,000)

Weekly (net)
~$2,603
Monthly (net)
~$11,278
Annual (net)
~$135,333
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $223,000

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?
Project managers in Brisbane start near the $115k p10, already six figures because the role owns budget and delivery from day one. A construction, engineering or PMP background, plus ownership of a full project schedule and budget, is what carries someone up the $180k mid band.
Is $200,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes, decisively. At $200k the median more than doubles Brisbane's baseline and nets around $135k, one of the strongest pay-to-cost positions in the batch given the moderate cost of living. An infrastructure pipeline that keeps hiring at record volume underwrites it, so this is durable rather than a spike.
How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Brisbane?
Senior project managers in Brisbane earn a $250k median, with the band reaching $275k. Getting there means running major infrastructure or resources projects end to end, owning multi-million-dollar budgets, with the move into program-management or delivery-director scope the next tier.

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Project Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $200,000 —
Canberra $175,000 -12%
Perth $167,960 -16%
Adelaide $160,000 -20%
Gold Coast $160,000 -20%

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