Administration Assistant Salary in Perth (2026)

Last updated

Administration Assistants in Perth earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $57,145 and $80,000. That sits 35% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 48 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 74th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↑ +9 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Assistant · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$57,145 – $80,000
Median: $65,000
May $65k
Jun $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $56,790 – $80,000
Overall $57k–$80k Mid $56k–$80k $55k $60k $66k $71k $76k $82k
Moderate confidence 48 listings (+9 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.

Where does your salary sit?
Enter your salary to see where you rank.
Bottom 10%  $57,145 Median  $65,000 $80,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Admin assistants in Perth earn $35k below the city's all-roles median, the widest gap of any role in this batch, because Perth's headline pay is inflated by mining and resources salaries that admin support does not share. The $65k median is identical to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, so unlike Perth's trade roles, admin work carries no local premium here. Listings rose from 39 to 48, so demand is climbing even as pay holds flat. The resources boom lifts the city median, not this role.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 Administration Assistant in Perth?
An entry-level admin assistant in Perth starts near the $57k floor. Getting toward the $80k top of the band usually means landing inside a mining, resources or engineering firm, where site-support and coordination roles pay above general office admin, or picking up specialist software and rostering duties. The sector you sit in matters more than the title.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Perth?
No, and the gap is stark: $65k is 35% below Perth's $100k all-roles median, the largest shortfall in this set. That is mostly a statistical artefact (mining salaries drag the city median up), but it still means admin work is among the lowest-paid roles in a high-wage city. At roughly $52k take-home, budgeting in Perth is tight. If you can get into a resources company's admin team, that is where the ceiling lifts.
How much does a Senior Administration Assistant make in Perth?
There is no senior tier in the data here, so the practical ceiling is around $80k. Moving up means stepping into Administration Officer or Executive Assistant work (EA roles in Perth median $100k), which is a $35k jump. Supporting senior executives directly, or running office operations rather than assisting, is what unlocks that.

Other roles in Perth

Administration Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $65,000 —
Brisbane $65,000 ~same
Melbourne $65,000 ~same
Sydney $65,000 ~same

Uncover hidden salary ranges on Seek

Paste any job URL to bypass the "competitive salary" text and see the exact employer budget instantly.

Check a Listing Install Extension

Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.