Accounts Payable Officer Salary in Perth (2026)

Last updated 01/06/2026

Accounts Payable Officers in Perth earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $96,000. That sits 20% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 29 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 40th percentile by listing volume in Perth

ADVERTISED RANGE

$65,000 – $96,000

Median: $80,000

Mid level

$65,000 – $96,500

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10% $65,000 Median $80,000 $96,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Accounts Payable Officers in Perth earn $80,000, sitting 20% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. That 20% gap is significant and reflects Perth's mining-driven wage structure, which pushes the overall median well above what administrative finance roles command. No prior month comparison is available for this market. With 29 listings and mid-level domination across all, pay is standardised at exactly the same rate as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,191

Monthly (net)

~$5,161

Annual (net)

~$61,933

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Accounts Payable Officer in Perth?

Entry-level Accounts Payable Officers in Perth earn $65,000 to $80,000 at the mid level. The 20% gap to Perth's all-roles median is a structural feature of the market: mining-adjacent roles command the premium, and AP functions typically do not benefit from it. System proficiency and volume processing experience are the primary criteria for reaching the upper end.

Is $80,000 a good salary in Perth?

At $80,000 and 20% below the Perth market median, this salary underperforms significantly relative to the cost of doing business in Perth. The moderate living cost helps, but candidates with similar finance skills moving into resources-adjacent roles can earn $20,000 to $40,000 more in the same city.

How much does a Senior Accounts Payable Officer make in Perth?

Perth's Accounts Payable Officer market caps around $96,000, with a senior ceiling below the city's all-roles median. Moving into payroll or general accounting is the most direct path to market parity, with both functions paying meaningfully more in Perth.

Other roles in Perth

Accounts Payable Officer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Perth
Perth (this page)	$80,000	—
Brisbane	$80,000	~same
Melbourne	$80,000	~same
Sydney	$80,000	~same

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