Operations Manager Salary in Perth (2026)

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Operations Managers in Perth earn a median salary of $125,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,450 and $160,000. That sits 25% above Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 22 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 17th percentile in Perth ↓ -12 listings vs last month
💰 Operations Manager · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,450$160,000
Median: $125,000
May $140k
Jun $125k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $100,000 – $160,000
Overall $100k–$160k Mid $100k–$160k $97k $110k $124k $137k $151k $164k

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%  $100,450 Median  $125,000 $160,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Based on 22 listings, treat this as directional. The market is cooling: listings dropped from 34 to 22 and the median fell $15k, from $140k to $125k. At $125k the role still runs 25% above Perth's $100k baseline, so even after the fall it pays well. The band is wide, $100k to $160k, reflecting the range from single-site to multi-site resources operations. The softening is the signal to watch here.

Take Home Pay (based on median $125,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,754
Monthly (net)
~$7,599
Annual (net)
~$91,183
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $139,375

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 Operations Manager in Perth?
Operations manager is a senior role, so the band starts near $100k with no true entry level. The path in runs through team-leader or department-head roles, and P&L or multi-site responsibility (especially in resources or logistics) is what carries pay up the band.
Is $125,000 a good salary in Perth?
Yes. At $125k the median runs 25% above Perth's baseline and nets around $91k, strong in a moderate cost-of-living city even after the month-on-month dip. The role pays for operational ownership, so it holds a premium, but the falling median and demand warrant caution on timing.
How much does a Senior Operations Manager make in Perth?
Experienced operations managers in Perth push toward the $160k p90. Reaching it means running multi-site or larger-scale operations, ideally resources or heavy-industry, with the move toward general-manager scope the next tier up.

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Operations Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $125,000
Brisbane $127,500 ~same
Adelaide $125,000 ~same
Melbourne $125,000 ~same
Sydney $125,000 ~same

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