Assistant Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 01/06/2026

Assistant Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $76,600 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $90,400. That sits 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $91,520. Figures are based on 37 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 60th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +3 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$55,000 – $90,400

Median: $76,600

Apr $75k

May $76k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$55,000 – $90,500

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% $55,000 Median $76,600 $90,400 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne Assistant Managers earned $76,600 in May, up $725 from April, across 37 listings (up 3). The 46% spread from $55k to $90k is wider than Brisbane and reflects Melbourne's mix of large format retail, hospitality venues, and food service operations. At 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median, this is below market for a high-cost city. Pay is identical to Brisbane at $76,600 and $1,700 less than Sydney.

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 Melbourne?

Entry-level Assistant Managers in Melbourne earn $55,000 to $76,600 at the mid level. The wider spread than Brisbane reflects format diversity: smaller venue management roles start lower, while large-format retail or complex hospitality sites push toward the upper end even for assistant-level positions.

Is $76,600 a good salary in Melbourne?

At $76,600 and 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median, this is below market for a high-cost city. Melbourne's rent and transport costs make this a tight budget. Store Manager roles in Melbourne pay $65,000, so the assistant title does carry a meaningful premium ($11,600) over the base store role.

How much does a Senior Assistant Manager make in Melbourne?

Melbourne Assistant Managers cap around $90,500. Moving into an Area or Regional Manager function is the path to $115,000 and above. Most Melbourne retailers and hospitality groups run their management progression through Duty Manager and then Store Manager before promoting to area-level roles.

Other roles in Melbourne

Assistant Manager salaries in other cities

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

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