Assistant Store Manager Salary in Adelaide (2026)

Last updated 21/05/2026

Assistant Store Managers in Adelaide earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,500 and $74,000. That sits 17% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $78,571. Figures are based on 22 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 21th percentile in Adelaide ↓ -7 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$50,500 – $74,000

Median: $65,000

Mar $65k

Apr $65k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$50,500 – $74,000

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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10% $50,500 Median $65,000 $74,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Assistant Store Manager in Adelaide pays $65k, identical to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth for this title. Geographic variation is essentially nonexistent: this is one of the most standardised pay bands in Australian retail employment. With only 22 listings and a 7-listing drop from March, Adelaide's data is directional. The $50.5k to $74k range reflects the span from small-format or junior assistant managers through to large-format senior roles, but most positions cluster around the $65k midpoint regardless of employer.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,003

Monthly (net)

~$4,344

Annual (net)

~$52,133

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 Store Manager in Adelaide?

Starting pay for Assistant Store Managers in Adelaide opens at around $50.5k, the lowest floor of any major city for this title. Large retail operators typically set pay near this figure for newly-promoted supervisors. Getting to $60-65k in the first year means working at a high-volume format (supermarket, large speciality retailer, or major hardware chain) rather than a small or boutique retail operation.

Is $65,000 a good salary in Adelaide?

Below average for Adelaide. $65k sits 17.3% below Adelaide's all-roles median, and take-home of roughly $52k annually is workable given the city's low cost of living. Adelaide's retail market is smaller than the east coast cities, which limits the number of higher-paying large-format operations available. Store Manager ($70k) is the clear next step, the pay improvement is modest but it is the prerequisite for further progression into area management.

How much does a Senior Assistant Store Manager make in Adelaide?

The ceiling for Assistant Store Managers in Adelaide is $74k based on April's p90. Reaching that typically means working at one of the larger retail employers, supermarkets, hardware, or major fashion chains, where the assistant manager has genuine P&L exposure and team leadership responsibility. The step to Store Manager ($70k) is the more important milestone than pushing the ceiling of the assistant title.

Other roles in Adelaide

Assistant Store Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page)	$65,000	—
Brisbane	$65,000	~same
Melbourne	$65,000	~same
Perth	$65,000	~same
Sydney	$65,000	~same

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