Administration Assistant Salary in Perth (2026)

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Administration Assistants in Perth earn a median salary of $67,184 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $56,316 and $80,000. That sits 33% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 51 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 19% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +11 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Assistant · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$56,316 – $80,000
Median: $67,184
Aug $68k
Sep $67k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $58,895 – $80,000
Overall $56k–$80k Mid $58k–$80k $54k $60k $65k $71k $76k $82k
Moderate confidence 51 listings (+11 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 51 job listings for this role and city, 96.3% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 33.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 66.7% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $56,316 Median  $67,184 $80,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

The median eased $988 to $67,000 while listings rose from 40 to 51. Perth now matches Adelaide at $67,000, behind Sydney at $70,000 and ahead of Brisbane and Melbourne at $65,000. Against Perth's $100,000 city median that is a 32.8% shortfall, one of the widest role-to-city gaps here, though that says more about the mining-inflated benchmark than about administrative pay. At 33% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $67,184)

Weekly (net)
~$1,030
Monthly (net)
~$4,462
Annual (net)
~$53,539
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $74,910

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?
Entry is $56,000 and the mid band starts at $58,000, so the two sit close together. System exposure lifts pay more than tenure, with SAP, Pronto and sector-specific platforms recurring in higher listings. Resources sector administration pays above general commercial in Perth, which is the clearest local lever.
Is $67,184 a good salary in Perth?
No. At $67,000 an administration assistant earns 32.8% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000, with take-home near $1,030 a week and moderate living costs. Every capital pays within $5,000, so this is a role rate rather than a local shortfall. Perth's high city median is what makes an average national wage look poor locally.
How much does a Senior Administration Assistant make in Perth?
The ceiling is $80,000, which usually means the role has grown into coordination rather than assistance. Office management and team coordination are what reach it. Administration officer at $70,000 and customer service officer at $70,000 are the adjacent titles, though both are modest steps.

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Administration Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $67,184 0%
Sydney $70,000 +4%
Adelaide $67,184 ~same
Brisbane $65,000 -3%
Melbourne $65,000 -3%

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