Truck Driver Salary in Perth (2026)

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Truck Drivers in Perth earn a median salary of $74,100 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $64,500 and $85,000. That sits 26% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 30 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 50th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↑ +10 listings vs last month
💰 Truck Driver · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$64,500 – $85,000
Median: $74,100
May $80k
Jun $74k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $64,500 – $85,000
Overall $64k–$85k Mid $64k–$85k $62k $67k $72k $77k $82k $87k
Moderate confidence 30 listings (+10 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.

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Bottom 10%  $64,500 Median  $74,100 $85,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Perth truck driver pay eased month on month, from $80k to $74.1k, even as listings rose from 20 to 30, so more roles came to market at a lower advertised rate. At $74.1k the role sits 25.9% below Perth's $100k baseline, the trade-off for a driving job against a resources-inflated city figure. The band is tight, $64.5k to $85k. The softening rate against rising demand is the signal here.

Take Home Pay (based on median $74,100)

Weekly (net)
~$1,117
Monthly (net)
~$4,839
Annual (net)
~$58,068
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $82,621

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 Truck Driver in Perth?
Truck drivers in Perth start near the $64.5k p10. A heavy-vehicle licence class (HC or MC over HR), plus road-train, tanker, or mine-site haulage experience, is what carries someone toward the $85k top of the band, with resources-linked and FIFO work paying strongest.
Is $74,100 a good salary in Perth?
Depends. At $74.1k the median trails Perth's baseline and nets around $58k, modest, though the gap partly reflects the resources-inflated baseline. The falling rate against rising demand means limited leverage right now, so the real lever is a higher licence class and mine-site or road-train work.
How much does a Senior Truck Driver make in Perth?
The sample tops near $85k, driven by licence class and haulage type rather than a formal senior grade. Reaching it means an MC licence, road-train or tanker work, and resources-linked or FIFO haulage, which pays above standard freight runs.

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Truck Driver salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $74,100 —
Adelaide $80,000 +8%
Sydney $80,000 +8%
Melbourne $79,040 +7%
Brisbane $70,000 -6%

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