Librarian salary in Western Australia
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $80,456 — Western Australia sits $7,469 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Librarian salary of $72,987 — after $12,416 income tax and $1,460 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Librarian roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Australia★ 2.9 | $100,410 | $96,328 – $104,491 |
| City of Armadale★ 3.0 | $80,518 | $77,140 – $83,895 |
| Other★ 3.9 | $79,864 | $76,750 – $82,978 |
| University of Western Australia★ 3.6 | $75,389 | $72,454 – $78,325 |
| City of Kalamunda★ 4.0 | $72,726 | $70,356 – $75,095 |
| Australian Government, Department of Defence★ 3.7 | $72,640 | $69,738 – $75,542 |
| City of Rockingham★ 3.4 | $72,190 | $68,805 – $75,574 |
| Shire of Capel★ 3.0 | $67,359 | $64,910 – $69,807 |
| Curtin University★ 3.5 | $63,015 | $60,485 – $65,544 |
| Library Systems & Services★ 3.4 | $40,032 | $38,562 – $41,502 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $35,528 | $33,928 – $37,129 |
Librarian pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.