Perth Salary Report 2026: What Jobs Actually Pay in WA

This report shows the average advertised salary for some of the most in-demand roles in Perth, Western Australia, right now. Unlike static salary guides published once a year, the figures below are drawn from live job listings and refreshed daily, so they track what employers are currently offering rather than a historical survey.

One thing to keep in mind when reading these numbers: an advertised salary is the pay an employer attaches to a job ad, which tends to run higher than the typical earnings of everyone already doing that job. Advertised roles skew toward mid-level and senior positions, and a broad job title such as "Accountant" captures senior and specialist ads that lift the average. Treat these figures as a benchmark for what is on offer in the current market, not as an average take-home wage.

Across the 12 roles tracked here, the average advertised salary is $139,678. The highest-paying role in this list is Heavy Diesel Mechanic at an average of $179,814 advertised, reflecting Western Australia's resources-driven economy where mining, engineering and specialist trades command a premium.

Average Salary by Role in Perth (2026)

Full Table: Perth Salaries and Job Openings

How to Use These Figures

Average advertised salary is a starting point, not a ceiling. Your actual pay depends on your years of experience, specific skills, industry, and how well you negotiate. If you are preparing for a pay conversation, our guide on how to negotiate salary in Australia covers scripts and timing. For a wider view of hiring conditions across the city, see our Perth job market guide for 2026, or compare Perth against the other capitals in our Australian salary comparison.

Remember that Australian salaries are usually quoted before superannuation, which employers must pay on top at 12% of ordinary earnings. Always clarify whether an offer is a base salary or a total package including super.

Methodology

Figures are the mean advertised salary for each role in the Perth region, sourced from the Adzuna job-listings API, which aggregates vacancies from across the major Australian job boards and employer career pages. Averages are calculated from listings that include salary information and Adzuna's salary prediction model for those that do not. Data is refreshed daily. Because listings change constantly, figures will move over time, and roles with few current openings will show more variable averages.

Source: Adzuna Australia job-market data. Last updated 1 October 2026 (Perth time). This report is produced by ProfessionalResume.au and may be cited with a link back to this page.