Auto Electrician Salary in Perth (2026)

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Auto Electricians in Perth earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $125,000 and $200,000. That sits 60% above Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 41 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 71th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Auto Electrician · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$125,000 – $200,000
Median: $160,000
Aug $160k
Sep $160k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $125,000 – $200,000
Overall $125k–$200k Mid $125k–$200k $121k $138k $155k $172k $189k $206k
Moderate confidence 41 listings (+8 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 41 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 34.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 65.1% 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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Understanding the Perth Market

Auto electricians earn $160,000 in Perth, $35,000 above general electricians in the same city and one of the highest trade figures anywhere in this report. The median held steady while listings rose from 33 to 41. That premium is the mining sector paying for mobile plant and heavy vehicle electrical work rather than a different skill base. No other city carries enough listings under this title to compare, which is itself the point: this is a Western Australian resources role.

Take Home Pay (based on median $160,000)

Weekly (net)
~$2,164
Monthly (net)
~$9,378
Annual (net)
~$112,533
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $178,400

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 Auto Electrician in Perth?
The $125,000 floor assumes a completed auto electrical trade qualification, so there is no informal entry. Heavy vehicle, mobile plant and mine site experience are what separate this from automotive dealership work. High voltage and electric vehicle certification are increasingly common in listings at the upper end.
Is $160,000 a good salary in Perth?
Yes, substantially. At $160,000 an auto electrician earns 60% above Perth's all-roles median of $100,000, with take-home near $2,164 a week and moderate living costs. It pays more than boilermaking, general electrical work and mechanical fitting in the same city, all at $125,000. It also matches project engineering, which is unusual for a trade.
How much does a Senior Auto Electrician make in Perth?
The ceiling is $200,000, reached through mine site rosters, shutdown work and supervisory responsibility rather than a different qualification. FIFO arrangements are what support the upper end. Project engineering at $160,000 pays the same as this median, so leaving the tools offers no immediate gain in this trade.

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