Average Construction Project Planner Salary in Australia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Construction Project Planner salary for 2024 in Australia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Australian dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the AUD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Construction Project Planner Make in Australia?

A Construction Project Planner working in Australia will typically earn around 88,600 AUD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 42,600 AUD to the highest average salary of 140,700 AUD.

Average Annual Salary
88,600 AUD
Average Monthly Salary
7,383 AUD

Lowest Annual Salary
42,600 AUD
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,550 AUD

Highest Annual Salary
140,700 AUD
Highest Monthly Salary
11,725 AUD

These are average salaries for a Construction Project Planner in Australia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Construction Project Planner to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Construction Project Planner salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Construction Project Planner Salaries in Australia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Construction Project Planner will earn in Australia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Project Planner can earn between 42,600 AUD and 140,700 AUD on average in Australia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Construction Project Planner in Australia is 92,500 AUD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 92,500 AUD, and 50% of the population earn more than 92,500 AUD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Construction Project Planner salary in Australia, 25% of the population are earning less than 60,100 AUD while 75% of the population earn more than 60,100 AUD.

75% of the population earn less than 124,500 AUD, and 25% of the population earn more than 124,500 AUD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Construction Project Planner Salary by Experience Level in Australia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average construction project planner salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Construction Project Planner in Australia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 49,000 AUD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Project Planner salary would increase to 65,100 AUD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Project Planner, the average salary would be 95,100 AUD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 114,900 AUD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Project Planner with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 119,700 AUD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Project Planner with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 130,500 AUD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
49,000 AUD
2-5 Years +38%
65,100 AUD
5-10 Years +42%
95,100 AUD
10-15 Years +22%
114,900 AUD
15-20 Years +6%
119,700 AUD
20+ Years +9%
130,500 AUD

Construction Project Planner Salary by Education Level in Australia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Construction Project Planner in Australia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Construction Project Planner in Australia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 65,100 AUD.

  • Master's Degree. A Construction Project Planner in Australia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 119,700 AUD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
65,100 AUD
Master's Degree +83%
119,700 AUD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Australia is around 37,800 to 114,000 AUD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Construction Project Planner Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Australia, a male construction project planner will earn an average of 89,400 AUD, while a female construction project planner will earn around 87,300 AUD.

This means that a male construction project planner earns approximately 2% more than a female construction project planner for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Australia

Male
89,400 AUD
Female -2%
87,300 AUD

Construction Project Planner Average Pay Raise in Australia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Construction Project Planner in Australia is around 9% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Australia is around 8% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Construction Project Planner in Australia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Australia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Australia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Construction Project Planner Bonus and Incentive Rates in Australia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Construction Project Planner is a moderate bonus based job, with 59% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

41% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
59%
No Bonus
41%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Australia earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
92,500 AUD
Private Sector -5%
87,900 AUD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Construction Project Planner

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Construction Project Planner in Australia.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 36,000 AUD
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 28,900 AUD
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 41,500 AUD
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 25,400 AUD
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 38,000 AUD
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 139,100 AUD
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 39,400 AUD
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 27,700 AUD
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 127,700 AUD
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 32,200 AUD
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 37,200 AUD
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 88,600 AUD
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 42,300 AUD
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 26,900 AUD
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 38,700 AUD
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 74,100 AUD
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 37,100 AUD
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 50,000 AUD
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 54,700 AUD
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 73,800 AUD
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 153,700 AUD
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 31,800 AUD
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 158,700 AUD
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 141,000 AUD
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 111,700 AUD
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 90,900 AUD
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 88,400 AUD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 152,700 AUD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 153,700 AUD
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 111,700 AUD
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 56,400 AUD
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 55,600 AUD
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 84,800 AUD
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 33,500 AUD
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 38,700 AUD
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 35,300 AUD
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 34,100 AUD
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 27,600 AUD
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 30,200 AUD
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 30,800 AUD
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 30,700 AUD
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 27,300 AUD
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 32,300 AUD
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 32,900 AUD
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 100,700 AUD
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 34,900 AUD
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 66,700 AUD
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 45,800 AUD
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 40,900 AUD
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 84,800 AUD
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 27,700 AUD
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 50,600 AUD
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 32,200 AUD
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 50,300 AUD
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 23,600 AUD
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 26,300 AUD
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 31,300 AUD
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 27,200 AUD
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 26,500 AUD
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 35,000 AUD
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 41,900 AUD
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 105,200 AUD
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 28,800 AUD
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 30,800 AUD
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 23,300 AUD
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 40,300 AUD
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 30,300 AUD
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 27,300 AUD
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 45,000 AUD
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 41,500 AUD
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 25,800 AUD
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 30,700 AUD
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 23,400 AUD
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 25,700 AUD
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 25,300 AUD
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 30,200 AUD
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 73,500 AUD
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 107,700 AUD
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 54,900 AUD
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 57,400 AUD
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 29,600 AUD
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 26,900 AUD
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 23,600 AUD
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 29,600 AUD
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 75,500 AUD
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 AUD
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 41,400 AUD
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 32,200 AUD
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 35,500 AUD
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 134,100 AUD
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 127,700 AUD
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 30,800 AUD
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 26,300 AUD
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 98,900 AUD
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 27,400 AUD
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 35,100 AUD

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Australia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Adelaide 87,300 AUD
Brisbane 92,100 AUD
Canberra-Queanbeyan 87,400 AUD
Gold Coast-Tweed 83,300 AUD
Gosford 77,400 AUD
Melbourne 93,600 AUD
Newcastle 76,800 AUD
Perth 86,800 AUD
Sunshine Coast 79,800 AUD
Sydney 90,600 AUD
Wollongong 79,000 AUD

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