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Project Management Job Market Insights Report: Trends and Statistics [April 2026]

In this guide, we give you an up-to-date snapshot report on the project management job market for autumn 2026. We highlight key industry trends, job growth forecasts, and the evolving role of project management professionals in today’s competitive market.

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Project Management salary trends overview for 2026

Australia:

  • Entry-level Project Management roles (Project Officer/Coordinator) have salaries ranging from $95,000 to $115,000.
  • Mid-level Project Management professionals can expect salaries between $140,000 and $160,000.
  • Senior-level Project Management positions offer compensation from $180,000.

New Zealand:

  • Entry-level/junior Project Management roles have salaries ranging from $65,000 to $85,000.
  • Mid-level Project Management professionals can expect salaries between $115,000 and $130,000.
  • Senior-level Project Management positions offer salaries from $155,000.

Source: Seek.com.au and Seek.co.nz

Project Management Salaries ANZ 2026

Those with a PMP certification earn 17% more than those who don't have one

Source: The Project Management Institute, PMI Salary Guide, 2025

There could be a global talent gap of up to 30 million project professionals by 2035

Source: The Project Management Institute, PMI global project management talent gap

88 million project professionals will be needed even sooner by 2027

Source: The Project Management Institute, PMI Job Growth and Talent Gap Report

Industry Insights

  • There are currently 16,285 project management jobs available in Australia. This number is expected to grow by 9.3% over the next five years.
  • Project management is one of Australia's most in-demand jobs, specifically in IT, construction, finance, and healthcare.
  • There's a projected 64% growth in demand for Project Management professionals expected from 2025-2035.

 

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If you’d like personalised advice on your next step, you can book a free consultation with one of our career experts at Learning People. We’ll create a clear plan to help you secure your first role in project management. 

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