Construction Manager salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Construction Managers
Last reviewed June 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 134,300
- Annual employment growth
- +2,700/yr
- Median age
- 42 yrs
- Works part-time
- 7%
- Female share
- 11%
- Main industry
- —
What does a construction manager do?
Construction Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the construction of civil engineering projects, buildings and dwellings, and the physical and human resources involved in building and construction.
Arranging building inspections by local authorities
How to become a construction manager
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
Where construction managers are employed
Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).
Construction Manager jobs
Related occupations
Similar occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction manager earn in Australia?
The median construction manager earns $195,052 per year ($3,751 per week, or about $87/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a construction manager?
Most construction managers hold a Certificate III or IV (38.8% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is construction manager a job in demand in Australia?
Around 134,300 construction managers are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about +2,700 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
