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Project Manager salary in Sydney: can you afford rent?
A Project Manager in Sydney typically earns A$76,000–A$160,000/year, with a median around A$108,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is A$2,900/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Project Manager salary of A$108,000/year, spending on median Sydney rent (A$2,900/mo) would take up 32% of gross income. That's above the 30% guideline but not uncommon — a manageable situation.
Project Manager salary range in Sydney
A$76,000
Entry level
lower quartile
A$108,000
Typical
median estimate
A$160,000
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 Sydney.
How much rent can a Project Manager afford?
Rent landscape in Sydney
A$1,800
Budget
cheapest 10%
A$2,900
Median
most common
A$4,800
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. NSW Rental Bond Board + ABS CPI private rent component 2024 (note: ABS SIH 2023-24 cancelled Jul 2025 due to data quality; next SIH: 2025-26, results expected 2027) · 2023–2024
Frequently asked questions
What does a Project Manager earn in Sydney?
A Project Manager in Sydney typically earns between A$76,000 and A$160,000/year, with a median around A$108,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Project Manager afford to live in Sydney?
At a typical Project Manager salary of A$108,000/year, median Sydney rent (A$2,900/month) takes up 32% of gross income — above the 30% guideline but not unusual in this market. Budget options in Sydney start around A$1,800/month.
How much rent can a Project Manager afford in Sydney?
On a median Project Manager salary of A$108,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is A$2,700/month. Compared to Sydney's median rent of A$2,900/month, this means some budget trade-offs will be necessary — look at areas below the city median.
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