Project Management: ANZ Career Market Summary
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Project Management salary trends overview 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
There’s never been a better time to get into project management...
With recent increased government investment into infrastructure, the demand for qualified project professionals is booming like never before. Project Managers are critical to the smooth-running of businesses across Australia and New Zealand, meaning that careers in project management are exciting, diverse and well-paid.
Whether you’re navigating the world of project management for the first time, or you're looking to progress your career and build on existing experience, we have the courses and expertise you need.
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