Policy and planning managers
Average salary data for Policy and planning managers in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$171,500
per year
Median Salary
$163,000
Demand Level
High
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$111,500
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$171,500
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$240,500
90th percentile
📍 Salary by State
⚠️ State figures are estimates derived from national averages using regional cost-of-living adjustments. They are not sourced directly from state-level ABS data.
| State | Average Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | $189,000 | +10.2% |
| WA | $185,500 | +8.2% |
| NSW | $180,500 | +5.2% |
| NT | $177,000 | +3.2% |
| VIC | $175,000 | +2.0% |
| QLD | $163,000 | -5.0% |
| SA | $158,000 | -7.9% |
| TAS | $151,000 | -12.0% |
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