Project Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Project Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $107,685 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $90,226 and $128,631. That sits 20% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 58 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 22% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +31 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$90,226 – $128,631

Median: $107,685

Jun $100k

Jul $107k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level	$90,226 – $107,685
Senior level	$112,772 – $162,031

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 58 job listings for this role and city, 46.6% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 86.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 13.8% 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% $90,226 Median $107,685 $128,631 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Listings rose 115% from 27 to 58, the sharpest expansion of any Melbourne role this month, and the median gained $7,076 to $107,000. At 86% salary disclosure this is one of the best-evidenced figures in the report, so both the growth and the level are reliable. Melbourne still trails Brisbane at $125,000 and Sydney at $123,000 for the same title. The mid band's median and ceiling are both $107,000, so the tier is unusually flat.

Take Home Pay (based on median $107,685)

Weekly (net)

~$1,540

Monthly (net)

~$6,672

Annual (net)

~$80,067

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $120,068

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 Melbourne?

The $90,000 floor assumes prior project or administrative experience in a structured environment, mostly government and health. Mid-level listings run $90,000 to $107,000 with a median of $107,000 across 39 listings. Project governance, reporting and stakeholder coordination are the competencies named most often.

Is $107,685 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes. At $107,000 a project officer earns 19.7% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,540 a week. With 86% of listings stating a salary this is a figure you can rely on, which is rare in this report. Brisbane and Sydney both pay more, so Melbourne is the weakest of the three for this title.

How much does a Senior Project Officer make in Melbourne?

Senior listings run $112,000 to $162,000 with a median of $128,000, from 19 listings. Owning delivery reporting or a workstream rather than supporting one is what reaches it. Project manager at $160,000 is the natural next title, worth $53,000 over this median.

Other roles in Melbourne

Project Officer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$107,685	0%
Brisbane	$125,000	+16%
Sydney	$123,236	+14%

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