Service Technician Salary in Perth (2026)

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Service Technicians in Perth earn a median salary of $100,000 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 26 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 33th percentile by listing volume in Perth
💰 Service Technician · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
Mid level $80,000 – $125,000
Overall $80k–$125k Mid $80k–$125k $77k $87k $98k $108k $118k $128k
⚠ Low confidence 26 listings · 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%  $80,000 Median  $100,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Based on 26 listings, treat as directional. Service technicians in Perth earn $100k, sitting exactly on the city median, one of the few roles here that neither beats nor trails the local benchmark. Perth clearly leads the country for the role, paying $10k to $15k more than Sydney ($91k), Melbourne ($87k) and Brisbane ($85k), a premium the resources and heavy-equipment sector drives. The band ($80k to $125k) reflects the gap between general field service and specialised industrial or mining equipment.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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 Service Technician in Perth?
The floor is $80k (p10). A newly qualified service technician starts near there, and the lift toward the $125k top comes from a trade or technical qualification, manufacturer-specific training on the equipment being serviced, and field experience in a specialised area such as mining plant, HVAC or industrial machinery.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Perth?
Yes. At $100k the median sits right on Perth's all-roles median and nets about $75k, so a service technician earns a typical Perth wage rather than trailing it, and Perth pays more than any other capital for the role. The resources sector's demand for skilled field service is what lifts Perth above the eastern cities here.
How much does a Senior Service Technician make in Perth?
The band reaches $125k (p90), where technicians on specialised industrial or mining equipment sit. The move up comes from manufacturer certifications, specialising in high-value equipment, and stepping into a field-service supervisor or lead-technician role that coordinates a service team rather than working solo.

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Service Technician salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $100,000 —
Sydney $90,896 -9%
Melbourne $87,222 -13%
Brisbane $85,000 -15%

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