Administration Officer Salary in Perth (2026)

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Administration Officers in Perth earn a median salary of $67,092 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $81,353. That sits 29% below Perth's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 54 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 22% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +7 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Officer · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $81,353
Median: $67,092
Jun $70k
Jul $67k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $60,000 – $80,000
Overall $60k–$81k Mid $60k–$80k $58k $63k $68k $73k $78k $83k
Moderate confidence 54 listings (+7 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 54 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 34.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 65.5% 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%  $60,000 Median  $67,092 $81,353  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

The median fell $2,900 to $67,000 while listings rose from 47 to 54, so supply grew as the rate softened. Perth is now the lowest-paying administration officer market in this data, behind Brisbane at $80,000 and the $70,000 cluster of Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. Against Perth's $95,000 city median that is a 29.4% shortfall. At 35% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $67,092)

Weekly (net)
~$1,028
Monthly (net)
~$4,457
Annual (net)
~$53,478
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $74,807

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 Officer in Perth?
Entry is $60,000 and the mid band starts at the same point, so there is no meaningful gap between entry and typical pay. Resources sector and state government listings pay above general commercial administration. Records management and finance system exposure appear in listings at the top of the band.
Is $67,092 a good salary in Perth?
No. At $67,000 an administration officer earns 29.4% below Perth's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,028 a week. Brisbane pays $13,000 more for the same title, the largest gap for this role in the country. Perth is the weakest administration officer market in this data on both measures.
How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Perth?
The ceiling is $81,000, and the mid band stops at $80,000, so there is very little headroom. Office management and contract administration are what reach it. Executive assistant work at $95,000 is where the administration track actually leads in Perth.

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Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $67,092 0%
Brisbane $80,000 +19%
Adelaide $70,000 +4%
Melbourne $70,000 +4%
Sydney $70,000 +4%

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