Administrator Salary in Perth (2026)

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Administrators in Perth earn a median salary of $73,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $62,000 and $85,000. That sits 26% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 35 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 59th percentile by listing volume in Perth
💰 Administrator · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$62,000 – $85,000
Median: $73,500
Mid level $65,000 – $85,000
Overall $62k–$85k Mid $65k–$85k $60k $65k $71k $76k $82k $87k
Moderate confidence 35 listings · 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%  $62,000 Median  $73,500 $85,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

At $73,500 the Perth administrator median sits 27% below the city's $100k all-roles figure, one of the larger local gaps in the batch, and Brisbane pays more at $79,520. The reason is structural: Perth's citywide median is inflated by mining and construction wages that administrative roles do not share in. Demand is reasonable at 59% of tracked roles, so the work is available even if the pay lags. With 35 listings this is a modest sample.

Take Home Pay (based on median $73,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,109
Monthly (net)
~$4,806
Annual (net)
~$57,676
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $81,952

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 Administrator in Perth?
Junior administrators in Perth start near the $62k floor of the band. The way up is sector: resources and construction employers pay administrators more than retail or community-services offices, especially for anyone comfortable with project or contracts paperwork. Knowing a document-control or ERP system is the concrete skill that lifts pay toward the $85k top.
Is $73,500 a good salary in Perth?
No, relative to Perth. The $73,500 median runs 27% below the city's $100k all-roles median and nets about $57,700, which is stretched against Perth housing costs pushed up by mining pay. That gap is normal for general admin rather than a warning sign, but it does make this a role to grow out of. Contracts Administrator work here reaches $150k for those who move toward construction.
How much does a Senior Administrator make in Perth?
No senior band shows in the data, so the range tops out at $85k. Advancement usually means specialising rather than staying generalist: a Contracts Administrator path in Perth's construction sector reaches $150k, and Property Manager sits at $90k. The skill that unlocks it is taking ownership of contracts, compliance, or a specific operational function rather than broad office support.

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City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $73,500 —
Brisbane $79,520 +8%

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