Public Servant salary in Western Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $90,000 — Western Australia sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Public Servant salary of $90,000 — after $17,520 income tax and $1,800 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Public Servant roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety★ 3.5 | $139,782 | $134,877 – $144,687 |
| Department of Justice★ 4.0 | $130,713 | $125,410 – $136,016 |
| Western Australia Department of Health★ 3.7 | $128,641 | $123,902 – $133,381 |
| Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (Western Australia)★ 2.9 | $125,725 | $120,674 – $130,776 |
| Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (Western Australia)★ 3.5 | $124,642 | $120,075 – $129,209 |
| CQV★ 3.6 | $123,645 | $118,343 – $128,948 |
| Government of Western Australia★ 3.7 | $90,000 | $85,000 – $200,000 |
| Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions★ 4.0 | $89,294 | $85,631 – $92,956 |
| Department of the Attorney General Western Australia★ 3.4 | $80,523 | $77,380 – $83,666 |
| WorkCover WA★ 5.0 | $79,707 | $76,579 – $82,835 |
| WA State University Recreation★ 4.1 | $79,394 | $76,281 – $82,506 |
| Australia Department of Finance★ 4.4 | $73,535 | $70,465 – $76,606 |
| Australian Government★ 3.9 | $71,904 | $68,527 – $75,281 |
| Australian Government, Department of Human Services★ 3.3 | $65,493 | $63,144 – $67,842 |
| State Government Affairs Council★ 1.0 | $49,617 | $47,483 – $51,771 |
Public Servant 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.