Product Owner Salary in Victoria, Australia

Victoria's tech firms award mid‑level Product Owners around A$102,000 annually. Talent mobility is observed. Employers offer flexible hours and equity.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

A$75,000 to A$94,000

Average (per year)

A$84,000

New hires in Ballarat join regional tech startups or government-backed projects.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

A$94,000 to A$112,000

Average (per year)

A$102,000

Mid-level Product Owners work in digital health or education.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

A$112,000 to A$128,000

Average (per year)

A$120,000

Senior roles appear in larger employers or university-led initiatives.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

A$130,000+

Principal Product Owners work on regional government or major health sector projects.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

A$39 - A$52

per hour

Mid-level

A$53 - A$68

per hour

Senior

A$69 - A$89

per hour

Victoria's median sits slightly above the Australian average, which hovers near A$98,000. A salary gap exists.