How much does Principal Program Manager make?

The average salary for Principal Program Manager is A$220,000 per year or A$106 per hour, with top earners making up to A$290,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$180,870 (25th percentile) to A$272,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Principal Program Manager employees.

What is the highest salary for Principal Program Manager?

The highest salary for Principal Program Manager is A$272,500 per year, A$22,708 per month or A$131 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Principal Program Manager?

The lowest salary for Principal Program Manager is A$180,870 per year, A$15,072 per month or A$87 per hour.

Principal Program Manager Salaries

Principal Program Manager Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$141K - A$233K/yr

A$180K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$40K/yrAverage

A$40K - A$40K/yrRange

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Last updated Aug 5, 20225 Salaries submitted

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Principal Program Manager

A$141K–A$233K/yr

Executive Program Manager

A$241K–A$262K/yr

Popular companies for Principal Program Managers in Australia

Gold Coast City Council3.5★

A$97K - A$107K/yr Total pay

A$102K Median

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Atlassian3.2★

A$211K - A$229K/yr Total pay

A$220K Median

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Telstra3.8★

A$172K - A$187K/yr Total pay

A$179K Median

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Microsoft4.0★

A$205K - A$222K/yr Total pay

A$213K Median

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Hitachi Rail3.6★

A$277K - A$299K/yr Total pay

A$288K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Principal Program Manager

4 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

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Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Principal Program Manager

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15+ years

A$218K/yr

(A$175K • A$43K)

Melbourne

submitted on Mar 31, 2026

A$218K/yr

A$175K • A$43K

Principal Program Manager

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15+ years

A$268K - A$312K/yr

Brisbane

submitted on Aug 27, 2023

A$268K - A$312K/yr

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7-9 years

A$199K - A$231K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Apr 1, 2023

A$199K - A$231K/yr

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Principal Program Manager

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1-3 years

A$166K - A$193K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on Aug 5, 2022

A$166K - A$193K/yr

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