Project Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Project Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $118,500 and $250,000. That sits 71% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 188 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 1% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -5 listings vs last month
💰 Project Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$118,500 – $250,000
Median: $160,000
Aug $160k
Sep $160k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $112,000 – $225,000
Senior level $128,631 – $275,000
Overall $118k–$250k Mid $112k–$225k Senior $128k–$275k $108k $143k $178k $213k $248k $283k
High confidence 188 listings (-5 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 188 job listings for this role and city, 91.8% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 40.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 59.8% 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%  $118,500 Median  $160,000 $250,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

At 188 listings this is the second-largest project management sample in the country, sitting in the 99th percentile for demand with the median fixed at $160,000. Melbourne matches Adelaide, Perth and Sydney exactly, with Canberra now leading at $175,000 and Brisbane at $164,000. Listings eased slightly from 193. The senior band runs $128,000 to $275,000 on 45 listings with a median of $170,000, only $10,000 above mid, so most of the senior premium sits in the tail.

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 Melbourne?
There is no graduate entry: the $118,000 floor already assumes delivery experience. Project coordinators in Melbourne at $100,000 are the recognised feeder, making the step up worth $60,000. Construction, infrastructure, financial services and government are the sectors advertising most of these roles.
Is $160,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $160,000 a project manager earns 70.6% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $2,164 a week. Four capitals pay the identical nominal figure, so Melbourne's high housing costs make it one of the weaker markets on take-home. Canberra pays $15,000 more and Brisbane $4,000 more.
How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Melbourne?
Senior listings run $128,000 to $275,000 with a median of $170,000, from 45 listings. Program and portfolio management is what reaches the upper end. The senior median sits only $10,000 above mid, so the real gain is in the tail rather than the middle.

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Project Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $160,000 0%
Canberra $175,000 +9%
Brisbane $164,745 +3%
Adelaide $160,000 ~same
Perth $160,000 ~same

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