Project Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Project Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $125,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $157,646. That sits 43% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 44 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 65th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane
💰 Project Officer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,000 – $157,646
Median: $125,000
Mid level $96,699 – $128,440
Senior level $109,336 – $160,000
Overall $100k–$157k Mid $96k–$128k Senior $109k–$160k $93k $107k $122k $136k $150k $164k
Moderate confidence 44 listings · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 44 job listings for this role and city, 72.7% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 50.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 50.0% 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%  $100,000 Median  $125,000 $157,646  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

This role has no June comparison in the data, so there is no trend yet, only a starting point. Project officers earn $125,000 in Brisbane against $123,000 in Sydney and $107,000 in Melbourne, making Queensland the strongest market of the three. Unusually, the senior band carries 33 of the 44 listings while mid holds only 11, so most advertised roles are pitched at the experienced end. At 50% salary disclosure this is a reasonable first read.

Take Home Pay (based on median $125,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,754
Monthly (net)
~$7,599
Annual (net)
~$91,183
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $139,375

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 Officer in Brisbane?
The $100,000 floor is high for an officer title and reflects that these are mostly government and infrastructure roles rather than junior support positions. Mid-level listings run $96,000 to $128,000 with a median of $109,000, though on only 11 listings. Project governance, reporting and stakeholder coordination are the competencies named at the lower end.
Is $125,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $125,000 a project officer earns 42.9% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,754 a week and moderate living costs. That is $18,000 below project manager work at $169,000, which is a smaller gap than the title difference suggests. Queensland government project roles make up much of this band.
How much does a Senior Project Officer make in Brisbane?
Senior listings run $109,000 to $160,000 with a median of $125,000, from 33 listings, so the senior band is where the volume actually sits. Reaching it means owning delivery reporting or a workstream rather than supporting one. Project manager is the natural next title, worth around $44,000 more on median in this city.

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Project Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $125,000 0%
Sydney $123,236 ~same
Melbourne $107,685 -14%

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