Drill Fitter Salary in Perth (2026)
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Drill Fitters in Perth earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $160,000 and $200,000. That sits 60% above Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 26 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.
Median advertised salary over the last 4 months. Not enough history yet to call a direction.
| Mid level | $160,000 – $200,000 |
Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 26 job listings for this role in Perth, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 19.2% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 80.8% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.
Understanding the Perth Market
Perth drill fitters have earned $160,000 every month since July, and the floor is also $160,000, so almost no listing pays less. That makes it one of the most consistently high-paying trades in the country. Every listing is a mining role, mostly on FIFO rosters.
Take Home Pay (based on median $160,000)
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 →
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