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.
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
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
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