Recruitment Consultant Salary in Perth (2026)

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Recruitment Consultants in Perth earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $77,500 and $109,000. That sits 15% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 23 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 26th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↓ -7 listings vs last month
💰 Recruitment Consultant · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$77,500 – $109,000
Median: $85,000
May $85k
Jun $85k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $77,500 – $109,000
Overall $77k–$109k Mid $77k–$109k $75k $82k $90k $97k $104k $112k
⚠ Low confidence 23 listings (-7 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $77,500 Median  $85,000 $109,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Recruitment consultant pay in Perth held flat at $85,000 while listings fell from 30 to 23, so demand softened without touching the median. At $85k the role sits 15% below Perth's $100k all-roles figure, though base pay understates it since recruitment is heavily commission-driven. Perth pays the most of any city for the role (Sydney $82,894, Brisbane $82,500), a small resources-market premium. With 23 listings this is a modest sample.

Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,254
Monthly (net)
~$5,434
Annual (net)
~$65,208
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,775

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 Recruitment Consultant in Perth?
Newer consultants in Perth start near the $77,500 band floor on base. The lift comes almost entirely from billings and desk: high-demand verticals (mining, engineering, healthcare) and a strong placement record push total earnings well above base through commission. Building a candidate network and a repeatable placement pipeline is what moves pay toward the $109,000 top of the band.
Is $85,000 a good salary in Perth?
Depends. At $85k base the role sits 15% below Perth's all-roles median and nets about $65,200, but commission typically lifts real earnings above the advertised figure, so base understates the role. For a strong biller this is a well-paid job; for a slow desk it is not. The trend is flat and demand has cooled, so results depend on the vertical and the market.
How much does a Senior Recruitment Consultant make in Perth?
The band caps near $109,000 on base, with commission on top, and the step up is a senior-consultant, team-lead, or agency-partner role. Human Resources Business Partner work in Perth reaches $137,500 for those who move client-side. A specialised, high-fee desk and a consistent billing record are what lift both base and total pay toward and beyond the top of the band.

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Recruitment Consultant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $85,000 —
Sydney $82,894 ~same
Brisbane $82,500 -3%
Melbourne $80,000 -6%

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