Receptionist Salary in Perth (2026)

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Receptionists in Perth earn a median salary of $60,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,000. That sits 40% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 64 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 9% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +3 listings vs last month
💰 Receptionist · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,000
Median: $60,000
Apr $62k
May $60k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $55,000 – $80,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$80k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $82k
Moderate confidence 64 listings (+3 vs last month) · 01/06/2026

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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Understanding the Perth Market

Receptionists in Perth earned $60,000 at the median in May, down $2,500 from April, with 64 listings (up 3). Despite modest volume growth, the median fell: more listings at the lower end pulled the average down. At 40% below Perth's all-roles median, the receptionist role has the largest city-median gap of any role and city combination in this dataset. Perth's resources sector inflates the all-roles median dramatically, making this disparity a function of sector composition rather than poor pay for the role itself.

Take Home Pay (based on median $60,000)

Weekly (net)
~$941
Monthly (net)
~$4,078
Annual (net)
~$48,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $66,900

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 Receptionist in Perth?
Receptionists starting in Perth earn around $55,000 at the p10. Entry roles across healthcare, legal, and corporate environments are consistent in pay structure. Despite Perth's elevated wage environment in most professional roles, reception work is not affected by the resources sector premium and tracks broadly in line with Brisbane and Melbourne.
Is $60,000 a good salary in Perth?
No, relative to Perth's overall market, but that comparison is distorted. At $60,000, a Perth Receptionist earns 40% below the city's all-roles median, the largest gap in the dataset. However, Perth's median is heavily influenced by engineering and trades roles in the resources sector. In absolute terms, $60,000 in Perth is comparable in purchasing power to $60,000 in Brisbane given the similar cost bases. The role's pay is consistent with national norms; the distortion is in the Perth median, not the reception salary.
How much does a Senior Receptionist make in Perth?
Experienced Receptionists in Perth reach $80,000 at the p90. This ceiling is higher than Melbourne's $75,000 or Brisbane's $70,000, which may reflect the influence of resources sector support roles that carry the receptionist classification but involve more complex administrative and coordination functions at FIFO-adjacent offices or resource company headquarters.

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Receptionist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $60,000 —
Sydney $65,000 +8%
Melbourne $62,500 +4%
Adelaide $61,878 +3%
Brisbane $60,000 ~same

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