Hc Driver Salary in Perth (2026)

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Hc Drivers in Perth earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $71,826 and $100,000. That sits 20% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 29 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 41th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↓ -14 listings vs last month
💰 Hc Driver · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$71,826 – $100,000
Median: $80,000
May–Jul $80k
Aug–Oct $80k
→ Stable

Line shows the median advertised salary over the last 6 months. Figures compare the average of the last 3 months with the 3 before; moves under 5% count as stable.

Mid level $71,826 – $100,000
Overall $71k–$100k Mid $71k–$100k $69k $76k $83k $89k $96k $103k

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 29 job listings for this role in Perth, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 34.5% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 65.5% 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.

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Bottom 10%  $71,826 Median  $80,000 $100,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Perth HC drivers earn $80,000, with pay between $79,000 and $82,000 all year, though listings fell from 43 to 29. The role sits 20% below the Perth benchmark. Perth MC drivers earn $100,000, so stepping up a licence class is worth about $20,000 here, more than in any other city.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Hc Driver in Perth?
Entry is around $71,800. An HC licence is required.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Perth?
Not by Perth standards. $80,000 is 20% below the city's all-roles median of $100,000, with take-home around $1,191 a week.
How much does a Senior Hc Driver make in Perth?
The top of the range is $100,000. An MC licence opens $100,000 roles in Perth, and mining haulage pays more.

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Hc Driver salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $80,000 0%
Brisbane $82,004 +3%
Sydney $81,990 ~same
Melbourne $80,000 ~same
Adelaide $79,040 ~same

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