Project Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Project Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $117,500 and $275,000. That sits 78% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 194 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 1% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +16 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$117,500 – $275,000

Median: $160,000

Jun $160k

Jul $160k

→ Stable

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

Mid level	$115,000 – $225,000
Senior level	$123,661 – $275,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 194 job listings for this role and city, 97.1% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 38.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 61.3% 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% $117,500 Median $160,000 $275,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

At 194 listings this is the highest-volume role in Melbourne and the second largest sample in this entire report, sitting in the 99th percentile for demand. The median held at exactly $160,000, matching Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney, with only Brisbane higher at $169,000. Listings grew from 178 to 194. The senior band runs $123,000 to $275,000 on 58 listings, overlapping heavily with mid, so the tiering does less work than the labels suggest.

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 $117,000 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 77.8% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $2,164 a week. Every capital except Brisbane pays the same nominal figure, so Melbourne's high housing costs make it one of the weaker markets on take-home. Within Melbourne it sits above operations management at $145,000 and business analysis at $150,000.

How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Melbourne?

Senior listings run $123,000 to $275,000 with a median of $171,000, from 58 listings, a large enough sample to trust. Program and portfolio management is what reaches the upper end. The senior median sits only $11,000 above mid, so the real gain is in the tail rather than the middle.

Other roles in Melbourne

Project Manager salaries in other cities

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

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