Assistant Manager Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Assistant Managers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $76,600 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $88,750. That sits 15% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 36 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 48th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +10 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Manager · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,000 – $88,750
Median: $76,600
Apr $76k
May $76k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $70,000 – $88,750
Overall $70k–$88k Mid $70k–$88k $67k $72k $77k $82k $86k $91k
Moderate confidence 36 listings (+10 vs last month) · 01/06/2026

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%  $70,000 Median  $76,600 $88,750  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Assistant Manager salaries in Brisbane are stable at $76,600, unchanged from April, with 36 listings (up 10 from April). The tight 24% spread from $70k to $88k reflects a standardised band across retail, hospitality, and food service. Brisbane pays identical to Melbourne at $76,600 and $1,700 less than Sydney. At 15% below Brisbane's all-roles median, this is a below-market management role, which is typical for front-line retail and hospitality management.

Take Home Pay (based on median $76,600)

Weekly (net)
~$1,148
Monthly (net)
~$4,976
Annual (net)
~$59,706
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $85,409

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 Assistant Manager in Brisbane?
Entry-level Assistant Managers in Brisbane earn $70,000 to $76,600 at the mid level. Moving from $70k to $80k typically requires demonstrating P&L management at the department level or team leadership across two or more sections of a store or venue.
Is $76,600 a good salary in Brisbane?
At $76,600 and 15% below Brisbane's all-roles median, this is a below-market salary for a management role. Brisbane's moderate living costs help, but the gap to the city median is significant. Store Manager roles in Brisbane earn $70,000, which is actually lower: the Assistant Manager title carries a small premium over the store manager rate in Brisbane's data, suggesting the store manager data may include smaller format operations.
How much does a Senior Assistant Manager make in Brisbane?
Brisbane Assistant Managers cap around $88,750 at the 90th percentile. Moving into a Duty Manager or Store Manager function is the standard career step, though both carry similar or lower medians in this dataset. The most significant salary jump comes from transitioning into Area Manager or Operations Manager roles at the $125,000 to $160,000 level.

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Assistant Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $76,600 —
Sydney $78,300 ~same
Melbourne $76,600 ~same

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