Cabinet Maker Salary in Perth (2026)

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Cabinet Makers in Perth earn a median salary of $84,474 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $74,100 and $104,866. That sits 16% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 6th percentile in Perth
💰 Cabinet Maker · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$74,100 – $104,866
Median: $84,474
Mid level $74,100 – $99,788
Overall $74k–$104k Mid $74k–$99k $71k $79k $86k $93k $100k $108k
⚠ Low confidence 20 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $74,100 Median  $84,474 $104,866  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Demand is thin here, a demand score of 6, the lowest in the batch, so this is a quiet corner of the Perth market. At $84.5k the median sits 15.5% below the city's $100k baseline, which reflects a joinery trade that does not draw the mining premium other Perth trades enjoy. The band is moderate, $74k to $105k. With only 20 listings, treat this as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $84,474)

Weekly (net)
~$1,247
Monthly (net)
~$5,405
Annual (net)
~$64,863
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,188

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 Cabinet Maker in Perth?
Cabinet makers in Perth start near the $74k p10. Bench experience with both custom and commercial fit-outs, and shopfitting or commercial joinery contracts rather than domestic work, are what push someone toward the $105k top of the band.
Is $84,474 a good salary in Perth?
Depends. At $84.5k the median trails Perth's $100k baseline, but that baseline is lifted by mining and resources pay this trade does not tap. For a joinery role the number is fair, and the roughly $65k take-home holds up in a moderate cost-of-living city.
How much does a Senior Cabinet Maker make in Perth?
With only a mid band in a small sample, the ceiling sits near $105k. Reaching it means commercial and shopfitting contracts over domestic work, and the bigger step up is into site or contracts roles, where Perth construction listings run far higher.

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.