Project Manager Salary in Australia
AU$117,800
per year
per month
AU$9,820
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$10,640/year
Profit Sharing
AU$1,530/year
Bonus
AU$890/month
Profit Sharing
AU$130/month
Project Manager - Average Salary
The average salary for a Project Manager is AU$117,800 per year (AU$9,820 per month), which is AU$47,912 (+69%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Project Manager can expect an average starting salary of AU$67,200. The highest salaries can exceed AU$200,000.
A Project Manager can expect an average starting salary of AU$67,200. The highest salaries can exceed AU$200,000.
AU$67,200
Low
AU$117,800
Average salary
AU$200,000
High
AU$5,600
Low
AU$9,820
Average salary
AU$16,670
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0 AU$125,200 AU$250,400 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$67,200 - 200,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$5,470 - 27,600 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 22,800 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$72,670 - 250,400 |
AU$0 AU$10,440 AU$20,870 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$5,600 - 16,670 | |
| Bonus | AU$460 - 2,300 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 1,900 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$6,060 - 20,870 |
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Project Manager Salary Range
Among Project Managers in Australia, Junior Project Managers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Project Managers enjoy the highest salaries.
Project Manager - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Manager | AU$146K/year | +24% |
| Engineering Project Manager | AU$132K/year | +12% |
| Junior Project Manager | AU$81K/year | -31% |
| Graduate Project Manager | AU$73K/year | -38% |
Project Manager - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Project Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$72,670 per year. A mid career Project Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$112,800, while a Senior Project Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$146,000. Project Managers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$162,400 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Project Manager in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +38% |
| Senior | ▲ +24% |
| Average Salary | AU$117,800/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -38% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
35%
35%
Male
65%
65%
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