Lifeguard salary in Western Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $57,304 — Western Australia sits $2,964 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Lifeguard salary of $54,340 — after $6,905 income tax and $1,087 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Lifeguard roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Resorts★ 3.8 | $100,026 | $96,786 – $103,265 |
| Town of Port Hedland★ 2.5 | $99,630 | $95,757 – $103,503 |
| City of Fremantle★ 4.6 | $79,040 | $75,088 – $82,992 |
| City of Armadale★ 3.0 | $72,124 | $69,160 – $75,088 |
| Town of Victoria Park★ 3.7 | $70,523 | $67,698 – $73,329 |
| HBF★ 3.2 | $69,654 | $66,927 – $72,401 |
| City of Kalamunda★ 4.0 | $57,719 | $55,387 – $60,070 |
| Surf Life Saving Australia★ 3.4 | $56,810 | $54,340 – $59,280 |
| VenuesWest★ 3.8 | $55,447 | $52,818 – $58,075 |
| The Y (YMCA)★ 3.8 | $53,629 | $51,495 – $55,743 |
| City of Wanneroo★ 3.2 | $51,416 | $49,479 – $53,332 |
| Ventia★ 3.1 | $47,384 | $45,784 – $48,985 |
| Shire of Broome★ 3.4 | $46,238 | $41,812 – $54,044 |
| City of Mandurah★ 3.7 | $45,448 | $43,195 – $47,681 |
| Adventure World Perth★ 3.0 | $43,571 | $41,792 – $45,369 |
| City of Canning★ 3.6 | $39,500 | $38,236 – $40,765 |
Lifeguard pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
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