Hse Advisor Salary in Perth (2026)

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Hse Advisors in Perth earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $125,000 and $163,184. That sits 60% above Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 37 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 60th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↑ +3 listings vs last month
💰 Hse Advisor · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$125,000 – $163,184
Median: $160,000
May $160k
Jun $160k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $125,000 – $160,000
Overall $125k–$163k Mid $125k–$160k $121k $130k $139k $149k $158k $168k
Moderate confidence 37 listings (+3 vs last month) · 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%  $125,000 Median  $160,000 $163,184  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Perth HSE advisors command a 60% premium over the city's all-roles median, medianing $160k against Perth's $100k, one of the largest premiums in this batch. The narrow range ($125k to $163k, a 24% spread) is unusual for such high pay, and it signals a specialised safety role where even the entry band is well compensated. Demand is solid (37 listings, up from 34) and pay held flat month on month. Perth's mining and resources sector, where safety compliance is non-negotiable and heavily funded, is the entire reason this role pays what it does.

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 Hse Advisor in Perth?
The band starts around $125k, high even for entry because HSE advisors on resources sites carry serious responsibility from day one. Moving toward the $163k top comes from the environment and credentials: FIFO and shutdown work on mining or oil-and-gas sites, a diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, and ICAM investigation or auditing competency.
Is $160,000 a good salary in Perth?
Yes, clearly. At $160k the median runs 60% above Perth's $100k all-roles figure and nets about $112.5k after tax in a moderate-cost city, one of the strongest positions in the batch. HSE advisors are paid this well because a safety failure on a resources site is catastrophic and expensive, so the role carries genuine leverage. The trade-off is that the top pay is tied to FIFO and remote site work.
How much does a Senior Hse Advisor make in Perth?
The range reaches $163k, and the step up from here is into HSE Manager or safety-lead roles owning a site's or project's whole safety system. That means moving from advising on compliance to designing and enforcing it across teams. Lead-auditor certification, incident-investigation leadership and experience across major resources projects are the credentials that carry you up.

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