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Project manager salary in Australia

How much does a Project Manager make in Australia?

Average base salary

$140,397

The average salary for a project manager is $140,397 per year in Australia. 2k salaries reported, updated at 9 June 2026

Project Manager job openings in Australia

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Project Manager Regional Proje...
Water Corporation3.6out of 5 stars.
Leederville WA
$135,693 a year
5 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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Santos
 
$196,667per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Project Managers

  1. Brisbane QLD
    $166,825 per year
  2. Perth WA
    $163,283 per year
  3. Parramatta NSW
    $160,391 per year
  4. Newcastle NSW
    $151,779 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $146,427 per year

Where can a Project Manager earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Project Manager get paid in Australia?

Associate Project Manager

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Average $104,821 per year

Entry Level Project Manager

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Average $93,883 per year

Junior Project Manager

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Average $102,796 per year

Lead Project Manager

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Average $138,471 per year

Principal Project Manager

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Average $149,740 per year

Senior Project Manager

Job openings
Average $160,688 per year