Payroll Officer Salary in Perth (2026)

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Payroll Officers in Perth earn a median salary of $94,156 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $106,250. That sits 6% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 48 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 74th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↑ +13 listings vs last month
💰 Payroll Officer · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $106,250
Median: $94,156
May $95k
Jun $94k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $80,000 – $100,000
Senior level $85,000 – $125,000
Overall $80k–$106k Mid $80k–$100k Senior $85k–$125k $77k $87k $98k $108k $118k $128k
Moderate confidence 48 listings (+13 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%  $80,000 Median  $94,156 $106,250  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Payroll officers in Perth earn $94k, slightly below the flat $100k paid in Melbourne and Sydney and Perth's own $100k all-roles median. Listings jumped from 35 to 48 in a month while pay barely moved. The level data is telling: seniors earn $100k against $90k for mid, only a $10k step, so this is a role where experience adds less than in most.

Take Home Pay (based on median $94,156)

Weekly (net)
~$1,369
Monthly (net)
~$5,934
Annual (net)
~$71,206
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $104,983

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 Payroll Officer in Perth?
A payroll officer starting in Perth earns from around $80k (the mid band floor). End-to-end payroll ownership, multi-award or multi-state processing, and system expertise (such as Chris21 or SAP payroll) are what push someone toward the $106k top of the range.
Is $94,156 a good salary in Perth?
Depends. At $94k the median sits 6% below Perth's $100k all-roles median, but that citywide figure is lifted by resources pay, so payroll here is in line with the same role nationally. It nets around $71k in a moderate cost of living city, a fair outcome for the work.
How much does a Senior Payroll Officer make in Perth?
Senior payroll officers in Perth earn a $100k median, reaching $125k at the top decile. The step up is smaller than in most roles ($10k over mid), so real gains come from moving into payroll-manager or systems-implementation scope rather than staying in processing.

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Payroll Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $94,156 —
Melbourne $100,000 +6%
Sydney $100,000 +6%
Brisbane $92,500 ~same

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