Project Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Project Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $125,000 and $258,000. That sits 68% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 243 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 1% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +14 listings vs last month
💰 Project Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$125,000 – $258,000
Median: $160,000
Jun $160k
Jul $160k
→ Stable

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

Entry level $100,000 – $151,000
Mid level $125,000 – $251,000
Senior level $160,000 – $275,000
Overall $125k–$258k Entry $100k–$151k Mid $125k–$251k Senior $160k–$275k $97k $134k $171k $208k $246k $283k
High confidence 243 listings (+14 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 243 job listings for this role and city, 99.3% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 37.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 62.2% 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  $160,000 $258,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

At 243 listings this is the largest project management sample in this report and one of the largest of any role, sitting in the 99th percentile for demand. Sydney shows a full three-tier structure, with entry at $116,000 on 12 listings, mid at $160,000 on 170 and senior at $200,000 on 61. The median held at exactly $160,000, matching five other cities, with only Brisbane higher at $169,000. At 38% salary disclosure this is reasonably well evidenced given the volume.

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 Sydney?
Entry listings run $100,000 to $151,000 with a median of $116,000, based on 12 listings, so Sydney is one of the few markets showing a measurable junior project manager band. Project coordinators at $100,000 are the recognised feeder. Construction, infrastructure, financial services and government advertise most of these roles.
Is $160,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes. At $160,000 a project manager earns 68.4% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $2,164 a week. Six cities pay the identical nominal figure, so Sydney's housing costs make it one of the weaker markets on take-home. Brisbane pays $9,000 more at a far lower cost base.
How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Sydney?
Senior listings run $160,000 to $275,000 with a median of $200,000, from 61 listings, a large enough sample to trust. Program and portfolio management is what reaches it. The $40,000 step from mid to senior median is one of the clearer progressions in the Sydney data.

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Project Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (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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