Mining Engineer Salary in Perth (2026)

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Mining Engineers in Perth earn a median salary of $185,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $160,000 and $240,000. That sits 85% above Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 23 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 26th percentile by listing volume in Perth
💰 Mining Engineer · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$160,000 – $240,000
Median: $185,000
Mid level $160,000 – $200,000
Overall $160k–$240k Mid $160k–$200k $155k $173k $192k $210k $228k $247k
⚠ Low confidence 23 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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Understanding the Perth Market

Mining engineers in Perth command an 85% premium over the city's all-roles median, the single largest premium in this batch, medianing $185k against Perth's $100k. Based on 23 listings with no prior month to compare, treat as directional. The range runs $160k to $240k, so even the floor is nearly double the city median. Demand by count is modest (26th percentile), which reflects a highly specialised profession that hires in small numbers at very high pay. This is Perth's resources economy in its purest form.

Take Home Pay (based on median $185,000)

Weekly (net)
~$2,450
Monthly (net)
~$10,615
Annual (net)
~$127,383
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $206,275

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 Mining Engineer in Perth?
Even the mid band starts around $160k, because mining engineering requires a four-year degree and the resources sector pays from day one. Moving toward the $240k top comes from commodity and site: iron ore, lithium and gold operations, FIFO rosters into remote sites, and specialisation in areas like geotechnical, ventilation or mine planning. The engineering degree is the entry ticket, the site experience is the pay.
Is $185,000 a good salary in Perth?
Yes, emphatically. At $185k the median runs 85% above Perth's $100k all-roles figure and nets about $127k after tax in a moderate-cost city, among the highest positions in the batch. Mining engineers are paid this because the work is technically demanding, remote and directly tied to production value. The trade-off is FIFO life and exposure to the commodity cycle, when resources cool, so does hiring.
How much does a Senior Mining Engineer make in Perth?
The range reaches $240k for senior mining engineers on major operations. The step up is into principal-engineer, mine-planning-lead or engineering-manager roles owning the technical direction of a site. Deep commodity-specific experience, chartered engineering status, and a move from executing plans to owning them across an operation are what carry you toward the top of the band.

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