Payroll Officer Salary in Perth (2026)

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Payroll Officers in Perth earn a median salary of $96,460 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $125,000. That is broadly in line with Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 55 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 14% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +28 listings vs last month
💰 Payroll Officer · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $125,000
Median: $96,460
Aug $100k
Sep $96k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $80,000 – $112,734
Senior level $89,584 – $125,000
Overall $80k–$125k Mid $80k–$112k Senior $89k–$125k $77k $87k $98k $108k $118k $128k
Moderate confidence 55 listings (+28 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 55 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 35.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 64.9% 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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Understanding the Perth Market

Listings more than doubled from 27 to 55 while the median fell $3,540 to $96,000. Sydney now leads at $100,000, with Melbourne at $98,000, Perth third, Brisbane at $90,000 and Adelaide at $85,000. The senior band runs $89,000 to $125,000 on 15 listings with a median of $100,000, a $13,000 step above mid. At 35% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported. The role sits just 3.5% below the Perth city median.

Take Home Pay (based on median $96,460)

Weekly (net)
~$1,398
Monthly (net)
~$6,059
Annual (net)
~$72,714
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $107,552

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 $80,000, high for a transactional finance role because payroll carries compliance exposure that accounts payable does not. 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 $96,460 a good salary in Perth?
Close to average. At $96,000 a payroll officer earns 3.5% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000, with take-home near $1,398 a week and moderate living costs. That is a strong position for an administrative specialisation and it pays $16,000 more than accounts payable at $80,000. Sydney pays $4,000 more at far higher housing costs.
How much does a Senior Payroll Officer make in Perth?
Senior listings run $89,000 to $125,000 with a median of $100,000, from 15 listings. 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) $96,460 0%
Sydney $100,000 +4%
Melbourne $98,800 ~same
Brisbane $90,000 -7%
Adelaide $85,000 -12%

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.