Administration Officer Salary in Perth (2026)

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Administration Officers in Perth earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $98,687. That sits 30% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 47 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 71th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↑ +2 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Officer · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $98,687
Median: $70,000
May $70k
Jun $70k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $60,000 – $99,344
Overall $60k–$98k Mid $60k–$99k $58k $67k $75k $84k $93k $102k
Moderate confidence 47 listings (+2 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.

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Bottom 10%  $60,000 Median  $70,000 $98,687  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Perth pays administration officers $70k, a full 30% below the city's $100k all-roles median, the widest below-median gap of any admin role here. That gap is a Perth story: the city median is dragged up by mining and resources salaries that office admin never touches. Pay has been flat at $70k for two months across a healthy 47 listings. The top of the range does reach $99k, so admin roles attached to resources or engineering firms pay noticeably more than the median suggests.

Take Home Pay (based on median $70,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,065
Monthly (net)
~$4,615
Annual (net)
~$55,383
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $78,050

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?
New administration officers in Perth start at the $60k p10 and reach the $70k median with a few years of experience. The path to the top of the band runs through the resources sector: admin support inside a mining, construction or engineering business pays well above a generalist front-desk role. Strong software skills and coordinating a busy site office are what lift the pay.
Is $70,000 a good salary in Perth?
No, and the gap is large. At $70k the median sits 30% under Perth's $100k all-roles median, netting about $55k after tax. This is not a broken market, it is a statistical artefact: Perth's median is inflated by mining pay that admin work does not share. Compared to admin nationally the $70k is middle-of-the-road, on par with Brisbane and Sydney.
How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Perth?
There is no senior tier in this sample, so admin officer pay tops out near the $99k p90 for those embedded in resources or engineering firms. Progression usually means moving into Executive Assistant work ($100k median) or office management, which rewards diary and stakeholder control for senior leaders rather than general administration.

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Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $70,000 —
Sydney $71,531 ~same
Brisbane $70,000 ~same
Adelaide $65,000 -7%
Melbourne $65,000 -7%

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