Property Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Property Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $100,000. That sits 15% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 84 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 6% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +18 listings vs last month
💰 Property Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,000 – $100,000
Median: $80,000
Aug $82k
Sep $80k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $70,000 – $95,000
Senior level $82,250 – $102,500
Overall $70k–$100k Mid $70k–$95k Senior $82k–$102k $67k $75k $82k $90k $98k $105k
High confidence 84 listings (+18 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 84 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 52.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 47.1% 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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Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne is the weakest property manager market of the four here at $80,000, after the median fell $2,500 while listings rose 27% from 66 to 84. Sydney leads at $100,000, with Brisbane at $90,000 and Perth at $87,000. That $20,000 gap to Sydney is the largest city difference for this role in the country. The senior band runs $82,000 to $102,000 on 20 listings with a median of $97,000, a $17,000 step above mid. At 53% salary disclosure the figure is well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Property Manager in Melbourne?
Entry is $70,000, typically an assistant property manager or a portfolio handover role. An agent's representative certificate is the licensing requirement in Victoria. Portfolio size is what drives pay, with listings above the median referencing larger rent rolls or commercial rather than residential property.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $80,000 a property manager earns 14.7% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,191 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Sydney pays $20,000 more for the same work. Melbourne is the weakest property management market in this data on every measure.
How much does a Senior Property Manager make in Melbourne?
Senior listings run $82,000 to $102,000 with a median of $97,000, from 20 listings. Department management, commercial portfolios or agency business development are what reach it. That senior median still sits below what Sydney property managers earn on average, which puts the interstate gap in perspective.

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Property Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $80,000 0%
Sydney $100,000 +25%
Brisbane $90,000 +12%
Perth $87,500 +9%

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