Support Worker Salary in Perth (2026)

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Support Workers in Perth earn a median salary of $78,052 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $64,452 and $95,500. That sits 22% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 6th percentile in Perth ↓ -12 listings vs last month
💰 Support Worker · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$64,452 – $95,500
Median: $78,052
May $76k
Jun $78k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $64,452 – $95,500
Overall $64k–$95k Mid $64k–$95k $62k $69k $76k $84k $91k $98k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings (-12 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%  $64,452 Median  $78,052 $95,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Based on 20 listings, treat as directional. Support workers in Perth earn $78.1k, about 22% below the city benchmark, though that benchmark is lifted by resources pay this care role never touches. Listings fell this month (32 to 20) while the median edged up slightly. Pay is fairly uniform nationally: Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney all sit between $74k and $79.5k. This is community-care work priced consistently across the country.

Take Home Pay (based on median $78,052)

Weekly (net)
~$1,166
Monthly (net)
~$5,055
Annual (net)
~$60,657
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $87,027

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 Support Worker in Perth?
The floor is around $64.5k (p10). A new support worker starts near there, and the lift toward the $95.5k top comes from a Certificate III in individual support, a driver's licence, and taking complex-needs or overnight shifts that attract loadings under NDIS-funded arrangements.
Is $78,052 a good salary in Perth?
Depends on the benchmark. At $78.1k the median nets about $61k and reads below Perth's median, but that median is inflated by resources pay, so the gap overstates things. Against comparable care roles the wage is normal, and NDIS demand supports it. It is a stable role rather than a high-growth one, with earnings lifted by shift loadings more than base rises.
How much does a Senior Support Worker make in Perth?
The band reaches $95.5k, and there is no distinct senior tier. Higher pay comes from team-leader or coordinator roles, supporting participants with complex or high-intensity needs, or adding qualifications that move you toward allied-health support work, which sits above the base support-worker band.

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Support Worker salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $78,052 —
Melbourne $79,520 ~same
Brisbane $77,064 ~same
Sydney $74,100 -5%

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