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Project Manager salary in Melbourne: can you afford rent?
A Project Manager in Melbourne typically earns A$70,000–A$148,000/year, with a median around A$100,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is A$2,300/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Project Manager salary of A$100,000/year, spending on median Melbourne rent (A$2,300/mo) would take up 28% of gross income. That's within the recommended 30% threshold — a manageable situation.
Project Manager salary range in Melbourne
A$70,000
Entry level
lower quartile
A$100,000
Typical
median estimate
A$148,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Project managers plan, coordinate, and oversee projects to deliver on time and within budget across industries. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Melbourne.
How much rent can a Project Manager afford?
Rent landscape in Melbourne
A$1,500
Budget
cheapest 10%
A$2,300
Median
most common
A$3,800
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. Consumer Affairs Victoria rental data + ABS CPI private rent component 2024 (note: ABS SIH 2023-24 cancelled Jul 2025; next SIH results expected 2027) · 2023–2024
Frequently asked questions
What does a Project Manager earn in Melbourne?
A Project Manager in Melbourne typically earns between A$70,000 and A$148,000/year, with a median around A$100,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Project Manager afford to live in Melbourne?
At a typical Project Manager salary of A$100,000/year, median Melbourne rent (A$2,300/month) takes up 28% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold. Budget options in Melbourne start around A$1,500/month.
How much rent can a Project Manager afford in Melbourne?
On a median Project Manager salary of A$100,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is A$2,500/month. Compared to Melbourne's median rent of A$2,300/month, this means median-priced accommodation is within reach.
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