Trades Assistant Salary in Perth (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Trades Assistants in Perth earn a median salary of $77,064 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $63,232 and $108,680. That sits 23% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 51 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 21% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +2 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$63,232 – $108,680

Median: $77,064

May $75k

Jun $77k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$64,121 – $108,812

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.

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Bottom 10% $63,232 Median $77,064 $108,680 Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Trades assistant pay in Perth edged up this month, from $75,000 to $77,064, while hiring held steady at 51 listings. At $77,064 the role sits 23% below Perth's $100k all-roles median, a gap driven by the city's mining-inflated benchmark rather than by the role being underpaid. Brisbane pays a little more ($79,040). The wide band ($63,232 to $108,680) shows how much site type and tickets move pay in this entry-to-trades role.

Take Home Pay (based on median $77,064)

Weekly (net)

~$1,154

Monthly (net)

~$5,001

Annual (net)

~$60,010

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $85,926

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 trades assistants in Perth start near the $63,232 band floor. The lift comes from tickets and site: a white card plus rigging, dogging, confined-space, or plant tickets, and work on mining or resources sites, pays well above general labouring. FIFO and shutdown work in WA can push pay toward and past the $108,680 top of the band for those willing to travel.

Is $77,064 a good salary in Perth?

Depends. At $77,064 the role sits 23% below Perth's all-roles median and nets about $60,010, stretched against Perth housing costs lifted by mining pay, though the rising trend helps. This is normal for an assistant-level trades role and a genuine entry point to better-paid work. The clear path up is apprenticing into a licensed trade or chasing FIFO and shutdown rates.

How much does a Senior Trades Assistant make in Perth?

There is no senior band, so the range caps near $108,680, reachable through tickets and FIFO or shutdown work. The bigger move is qualifying into a licensed trade: Electrician and boilermaker paths in Perth pay well above assistant rates. Accumulating high-risk-work licences and resources-site experience is the concrete lever, and an apprenticeship is the step that changes the ceiling entirely.

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Trades Assistant salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Perth
Perth (this page)	$77,064	—
Brisbane	$79,040	+3%
Sydney	$70,000	-9%
Melbourne	$66,876	-13%

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