Construction Manager Salary in Australia

AU$129,520
per year
per month
AU$10,790
per month
per year

Construction Manager - Average Salary

The average salary for a Construction Manager is AU$129,520 per year (AU$10,790 per month), which is AU$59,632 (+85%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Construction Manager can expect an average starting salary of AU$71,500. The highest salaries can exceed AU$200,000.
AU$71,500
Low
AU$129,520
Average salary
AU$200,000
High
AU$5,960
Low
AU$10,790
Average salary
AU$16,670
High

Construction Manager Salary Range

Low
AU$71,500
Average salary
AU$129,520
Senior
AU$158,300
High
AU$200,000
Low
AU$5,960
Average salary
AU$10,790
Senior
AU$13,190
High
AU$16,670
Among Building Construction Managers, Junior Construction Managers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced roles like Senior Construction Managers enjoy the highest salaries.

Construction Manager - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Construction ManagerAU$158K/year
+22% 
Junior Construction ManagerAU$75K/year
 -42%

Construction Manager - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Construction Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$75,000 per year. A mid weight Construction Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$125,000, while a Senior Construction Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$158,000. Construction Managers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$180,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Construction Manager in Australia

Late Career▲ +39%
Senior▲ +22%
Average SalaryAU$129,520/year
Mid Weight▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -42%

Gender Breakdown

Female
5%
Male
95%

Construction Manager - Jobs by Location

Construction Manager - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Construction Manager job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Construction Manager

How much does a Construction Manager make in Australia?
A Construction Manager in Australia earns an average of AU$129,520 gross per year, which is about AU$10,790 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Construction Manager updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Construction Manager in Australia?
The starting salary of a Construction Manager in Australia is around AU$71,500 gross per year. Junior Construction Managers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Construction Manager in Australia?
The highest salary of a Construction Manager in Australia can reach and exceed AU$200,000 gross per year. Senior Construction Managers usually have the highest salaries.
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