Administration Officer Salary in Perth (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Administration Officers in Perth earn a median salary of $70,516 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $84,500. That sits 30% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 46 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 24% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +2 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$60,000 – $84,500

Median: $70,516

Aug $75k

Sep $70k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$60,000 – $84,500

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 46 job listings for this role and city, 97.9% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 39.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 60.4% 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 $70,516 $84,500 Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

The median fell $4,484 to $70,000 with listings flat at 46. Brisbane leads the country by a wide margin at $80,000, with Sydney at $72,000 and Perth level with Adelaide at $70,000. Against Perth's $100,000 city median this is a 29.5% shortfall. The 35% spread running $60,000 to $84,000 is standard for administrative work. At 40% salary disclosure the decline is moderately well evidenced.

Take Home Pay (based on median $70,516)

Weekly (net)

~$1,072

Monthly (net)

~$4,643

Annual (net)

~$55,721

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $78,625

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 $70,516 a good salary in Perth?

No. At $70,000 an administration officer earns 29.5% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000, with take-home near $1,072 a week. Brisbane pays $10,000 more for the same title at a lower cost base. Perth's mining-inflated median widens the local gap beyond what the role itself explains.

How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Perth?

The ceiling is $84,000, and the mid band reaches it too, so there is no separate senior tier. Office management and contract administration are what reach it. Within Perth administration the ladder is compressed, so changing sector matters more than changing title.

Other roles in Perth

Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Perth
Perth (this page)	$70,516	0%
Brisbane	$80,000	+13%
Sydney	$72,500	+3%
Adelaide	$70,000	~same
Melbourne	$65,000	-8%

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