How much does a HR Manager earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for HR Manager in Australia ranges from AUD 75,000 to AUD 130,000 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,173 job listings

How much does a HR Manager earn in Australia?

The average salary for a HR Manager in Australia is AUD 100,000 - AUD 130,000 per year.

Salary Guide

HR Manager Salary in Australia

Based on 1,173 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$75,000 - $130,000

Median salary

$100,000 - $130,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$60K

25th percentile$75K

Median$100K

75th percentile$130K

90th percentile$150K

50% of professionals earn between $75,000 - $130,000 AUD

The median salary is $100,000

Top cities

Sydney218 job openings

Melbourne161 job openings

Brisbane70 job openings

Perth26 job openings

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HR Manager

1,173 job openings

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The average salary for a HR Manager in Australia is AUD 75,000 - AUD 130,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 115,000 per year, based on 1,173 active job listings.

The cities with the most HR Manager job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 218 job openings.

Explore 1,173 HR Manager job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.