Production Manager salary in South Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $90,000 — South Australia sits $30,000 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Production Manager salary of $120,000 — after $26,520 income tax and $2,400 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Production Manager roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Nyrstar★ 3.2 | $222,905 | $214,047 – $231,764 |
| Santos★ 3.4 | $198,828 | $190,840 – $206,816 |
| TransPerfect★ 3.0 | $164,814 | $158,235 – $171,392 |
| PSG★ 3.3 | $139,898 | $133,354 – $146,441 |
| Visy★ 3.2 | $134,626 | $129,830 – $139,423 |
| Boral★ 3.0 | $130,498 | $125,177 – $135,819 |
| KWPX★ 4.0 | $128,228 | $122,977 – $133,478 |
| Mayne Pharma★ 2.9 | $120,413 | $116,275 – $124,550 |
| DNEG★ 3.4 | $120,053 | $115,844 – $124,261 |
| Balco★ 3.2 | $120,000 | $120,000 – $120,000 |
| Pope Packaging★ 2.1 | $119,926 | $116,000 – $123,852 |
| Department of Infrastructure and Transport★ 3.7 | $119,363 | $114,863 – $123,864 |
| MPC★ 3.4 | $112,683 | $108,572 – $116,794 |
| Aerometrex★ 3.0 | $110,494 | $106,594 – $114,395 |
| Flinders Operating Services | $102,962 | $95,448 – $110,002 |
| Rising Sun Pictures★ 3.3 | $95,000 | $80,000 – $110,000 |
| Lencom Antennas★ 4.4 | $74,821 | $71,687 – $77,954 |
| LifeStyle Bakery★ 2.4 | $67,500 | $65,000 – $70,000 |
| Sports Centre★ 4.3 | $59,864 | $57,161 – $62,567 |
| Infuse Bottling★ 2.3 | $49,000 | $48,000 – $50,000 |
Production Manager pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
Australian Capital Territory
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