Project Administrator salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Contract, Program and Project Administrators
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
- 158,500
- Annual employment growth
- +1,500/yr
- Median age
- 43 yrs
- Works part-time
- 11%
- Female share
- 57%
- Main industry
- Construction
What does a project administrator do?
Contract, Program and Project Administrators plan and undertake administration of contracts, organisational programs, special projects and support services.
Reviewing and arranging new office accommodation
How to become a project administrator
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
Courses to get started
Where project administrators are employed
Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).
Project Administrator jobs
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a project administrator earn in Australia?
The median project administrator earns $110,760 per year ($2,130 per week, or about $59/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 project administrator?
Most project administrators hold a bachelor degree (32.2% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is project administrator a job in demand in Australia?
Around 158,500 project administrators are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about +1,500 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.
