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Project manager salary in Australia

How much does a Project Manager make in Australia?

Average base salary

$141,384

The average salary for a project manager is $141,384 per year in Australia. 2k salaries reported, updated at 6 July 2026

Project Manager job openings in Australia

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Project Manager
Health Employees Superannuation Trust Australia
Melbourne VIC
Contract
11 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Project Manager in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SUN Engineering
 
$291,200per year
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ERTECH
 
$220,000per year
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Fortescue
 
$211,250per year
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Penrith City Council
 
$200,783per year
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Ramsay Health Care
 
$200,000per year
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Anglo American
 
$198,333per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Project Managers

  1. Brisbane QLD
    $167,701 per year
  2. Canberra ACT
    $166,327 per year
  3. Perth WA
    $164,437 per year
  4. Parramatta NSW
    $160,391 per year
  5. Newcastle NSW
    $151,779 per year

Where can a Project Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Project Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Project Manager get paid in Australia?

Associate Project Manager

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Average $106,067 per year

Entry Level Project Manager

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Average $93,883 per year

Junior Project Manager

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Average $103,322 per year

Lead Project Manager

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Average $135,618 per year

Principal Project Manager

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Average $149,526 per year

Senior Project Manager

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Average $162,264 per year