Site Manager Salary in Perth (2026)

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Site Managers in Perth earn a median salary of $185,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $120,000 and $208,740. That sits 85% above 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
💰 Site Manager · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$120,000 – $208,740
Median: $185,000
May $167k
Jun $185k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $117,000 – $205,984
Overall $120k–$208k Mid $117k–$205k $113k $133k $154k $174k $194k $215k
⚠ 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%  $120,000 Median  $185,000 $208,740  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Based on 26 listings, treat as directional. Site managers in Perth earn $185k, 85% above the city median and up a sharp $17.5k on the month. That tops every capital, ahead of Brisbane ($178.9k) and Sydney ($175k), because WA's resources and construction pipeline competes hardest for people who can run a site. The band ($120k to $209k) is high throughout, and even the mid tier ($165k) clears most other roles' ceilings. This is among the best-paid non-executive roles in the batch.

Take Home Pay (based on median $185,000)

Weekly (net)
~$2,450
Monthly (net)
~$10,615
Annual (net)
~$127,383
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $206,275

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 Site Manager in Perth?
Site manager is not an entry role, the mid tier floor of $117k (p10) assumes years of site and trades experience first. Reaching this band comes from progressing through leading-hand and supervisor roles, holding construction and safety credentials, and running a whole site's program, subcontractors and delivery rather than a single crew.
Is $185,000 a good salary in Perth?
Yes, strongly. At $185k the median is 85% above Perth's all-roles median and nets roughly $127k, excellent take-home in a moderate-cost city, and it leads every other capital for the role. The resources and construction sectors pay a genuine premium for site leadership, and the recent rise shows that demand is still pushing the rate up.
How much does a Senior Site Manager make in Perth?
The band reaches $209k (p90), where site managers on major resources or infrastructure projects sit. The step up is scale: running larger or more complex sites, moving toward project or construction management across multiple sites, and taking commercial as well as delivery responsibility for the works.

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Site Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $185,000 —
Brisbane $178,920 -3%
Sydney $175,000 -5%
Melbourne $150,000 -19%
Adelaide $125,000 -32%

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