Project Manager Salary in Perth (2026)

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Project Managers in Perth earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $125,000 and $250,000. That sits 68% above Perth's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 119 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 1% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↓ -4 listings vs last month
💰 Project Manager · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$125,000 – $250,000
Median: $160,000
Jun $167k
Jul $160k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $125,000 – $250,000
Senior level $135,000 – $250,000
Overall $125k–$250k Mid $125k–$250k Senior $135k–$250k $121k $148k $175k $203k $230k $257k
High confidence 119 listings (-4 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 119 job listings for this role and city, 97.7% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 24.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 75.8% 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. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Bottom 10%  $125,000 Median  $160,000 $250,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

The median fell $7,960 to $160,000, bringing Perth into line with Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle and Sydney, with only Brisbane higher at $169,000. Listings were flat at 119 against 123 and demand sits in the 99th percentile. The senior band median is also $160,000, identical to mid, so seniority adds nothing on median here. Only 24% of listings stated a salary, so read the decline as a signal rather than a precise figure.

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 Perth?
There is no graduate entry: the $125,000 floor already assumes delivery experience. Resources, infrastructure and construction are the sectors advertising most of these roles. Contract management and contractor interface experience are what Perth listings emphasise more than eastern markets do.
Is $160,000 a good salary in Perth?
Yes. At $160,000 a project manager earns 68.4% above Perth's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $2,164 a week and moderate living costs. Perth's high city median means the premium looks smaller here than in Adelaide, where the same salary is double the local benchmark. Heavy duty mechanics in Perth earn $175,000, more than project managers.
How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Perth?
The senior median is $160,000, identical to mid, and both bands reach $250,000, so the tiering does no work at all in this data. Program and portfolio management on major resources projects is what reaches the upper end. Roster type and project scale matter more than the senior label here.

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Project Manager salaries in other cities

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

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.