Accounts Payable Officer Salary in Perth (2026)

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Accounts Payable Officers in Perth earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $100,000. That sits 20% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 13th percentile in Perth ↓ -8 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Payable Officer · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $100,000
Median: $80,000
May $80k
Jun $80k
→ Stable

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level $60,000 – $88,000
Overall $60k–$100k Mid $60k–$88k $58k $67k $76k $85k $94k $103k
⚠ Low confidence 21 listings (-8 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

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%  $60,000 Median  $80,000 $100,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Accounts payable pays $80k across every capital tracked, so Perth offers no premium despite its high cost of living. Against Perth's all-roles median of $100k the role sits 20% low, a real gap driven by the city's mining and resources salaries pulling the citywide number up rather than by AP being underpaid. Listings fell from 29 to 21 this month. This is a small sample, treat it as directional.

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?
Junior accounts payable work in Perth clusters near the bottom of the $60k to $100k band. The lift comes from volume and systems: handling high-invoice-count ledgers, or knowing a specific ERP (SAP, Oracle) that resource-sector employers run. A move toward reconciliations and month-end support is what separates a data-entry role from one paying into the high $80k.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Perth?
No, not by Perth standards. The $80k median runs 20% below the city's $100k all-roles figure, and nets roughly $61,900 after tax, which is tight against Perth rents inflated by mining wages. This is normal for transactional finance rather than a red flag, but it does mean AP is a stepping stone, not a destination in this city.
How much does a Senior Accounts Payable Officer make in Perth?
There is no senior band in this data, so the practical ceiling is the $100k top of the range. Getting there usually means moving out of pure AP into an Assistant Accountant or Bookkeeper role (Bookkeeper sits at $85k here), or specialising in AP systems and team supervision. The clearer path up is study toward a full accounting qualification, since Accountant medians reach $100k in Perth.

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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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