Payroll Officer Salary in Perth (2026)

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Payroll Officers in Perth earn a median salary of $95,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $118,204. That is broadly in line with Perth's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 42 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 68th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↓ -6 listings vs last month
💰 Payroll Officer · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $118,204
Median: $95,000
Jun $94k
Jul $95k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $85,000 – $100,000
Overall $85k–$118k Mid $85k–$100k $82k $90k $98k $106k $113k $121k
Moderate confidence 42 listings (-6 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 42 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 37.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 62.8% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $85,000 Median  $95,000 $118,204  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Perth is the best-paying payroll market in this data at $95,000, ahead of Sydney at $94,000, Melbourne at $90,000 and Brisbane at $87,000. The median moved $844 while listings eased from 48 to 42. The role sits exactly on Perth's all-roles median of $95,000, which is unusual for a specialist administrative function. At 37% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $95,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,380
Monthly (net)
~$5,980
Annual (net)
~$71,758
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $105,925

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?
Entry is $85,000, the highest payroll floor in this report, reflecting the compliance exposure the role carries. System experience is the main lever, with Chris21, Aurion, Kronos and SAP recurring across listings. Resources sector rosters and site allowances add complexity that Perth employers pay for.
Is $95,000 a good salary in Perth?
Yes, for an administrative specialisation. At $95,000 a payroll officer matches Perth's all-roles median exactly, with take-home near $1,380 a week and moderate living costs. It leads the country for this title and pays $12,000 more than accounts payable at $83,000. Within Perth finance it sits just below general accounting at $100,000.
How much does a Senior Payroll Officer make in Perth?
The ceiling is $118,000, though the mid band stops at $100,000, so senior roles are a distinct tier. Payroll management, system implementation and multi-entity responsibility are what reach it. Award and roster interpretation expertise is what employers actually pay for, since underpayment exposure in resources is expensive.

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Payroll Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $95,000 0%
Sydney $94,500 ~same
Melbourne $90,000 -5%
Brisbane $87,500 -8%

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