Trades Assistant Salary in Perth (2026)

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Trades Assistants in Perth earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $61,630 and $97,428. That sits 20% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 52 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 18% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↓ -5 listings vs last month
💰 Trades Assistant · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$61,630 – $97,428
Median: $80,000
Aug $80k
Sep $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $61,630 – $97,428
Overall $61k–$97k Mid $61k–$97k $59k $67k $76k $84k $92k $100k
Moderate confidence 52 listings (-5 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 52 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 33.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 66.7% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $61,630 Median  $80,000 $97,428  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Perth leads the country for trades assistants at $80,000, with the median unchanged and listings easing from 57 to 52. Brisbane sits at $79,000, Sydney at $72,000 and Adelaide at $69,000. The $97,000 ceiling is well above other cities, which is where the resources exposure shows. Against Perth's $100,000 city median it sits 20% short. At 33% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Trades Assistant in Perth?
Entry is $61,000 with a white card as the main requirement, making this one of the more accessible roles in the sector. Tickets are what move pay: confined space, working at heights, dogging and rigging each open better-paid work. Mine site inductions are the specific Perth lever toward the $97,000 ceiling.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Perth?
No. At $80,000 a trades assistant earns 20% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000, with take-home near $1,191 a week. It does lead the country for this role. The gap that matters is qualification, since Perth boilermakers earn $125,000 and heavy duty fitters $160,000, so the trade certificate is worth $45,000 to $80,000.
How much does a Senior Trades Assistant make in Perth?
The ceiling is $97,000, the highest trades assistant ceiling in this report, reached through mine site rosters and ticketed specialisations rather than seniority. An apprenticeship is the only structural progression available. In Perth specifically, completing a trade is the single highest-return decision in this occupation.

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Trades Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $80,000 0%
Brisbane $79,040 ~same
Sydney $72,519 -9%
Adelaide $69,160 -14%

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