Sustainability Manager Salary in Australia
The median salary for a Sustainability / ESG Manager in Australia is A$185,000. Most professionals earn between A$137,000 and A$250,000, reflecting a broad spectrum of experience and responsibility within the field.
Pay percentiles
Regional estimateGross annual, local currency.
Salary by seniority
Estimated| Junior | A$111,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | A$163,000 | -12% |
| Senior | A$231,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | A$324,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about A$22,000 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹1,182,000
- Portugal€38,000
- PolandPLN 213,000
- Italy€56,000
- Japan¥9,698,000
- Spain€61,000
How we calculate this
These figures represent a regional estimate for gross annual salaries for Sustainability / ESG Managers in Australia. The data is based on reported salaries and should be considered a guide, not an official benchmark.
Frequently asked questions
Is A$185,000 a good salary for a Sustainability / ESG Manager in Australia?
Earning the median salary of A$185,000 places you well within the typical earning range for a Sustainability / ESG Manager in Australia. The top 10% of earners make A$329,000, while the bottom 25% earn A$137,000.
What is the difference between a junior and senior Sustainability / ESG Manager salary?
A junior Sustainability / ESG Manager has a median salary of A$111,000. In contrast, a senior Sustainability / ESG Manager earns a median of A$231,000, indicating a significant increase with more experience.
What is the total compensation for a Sustainability / ESG Manager?
The total compensation includes base salary plus benefits. The median base salary is A$185,000, with an additional estimated benefits value of A$22,000 per year, bringing the potential total compensation higher.
How are these Sustainability / ESG Manager salary figures calculated?
These figures are derived from a dataset of reported salaries for Sustainability / ESG Managers across Australia. They represent percentiles, such as the median (p50), 25th percentile, and 75th percentile, to show the distribution of earnings.