Assistant Store Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Assistant Store Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $63,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,000. That sits 31% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $91,520. Figures are based on 53 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 22% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -16 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Store Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,000
Median: $63,000
Apr $65k
May $63k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $55,000 – $80,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$80k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $82k
Moderate confidence 53 listings (-16 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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Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne Assistant Store Managers saw a drop in May: the median fell $2,000 to $63,000 and listings fell by 16 to 53. The 40% spread from $55k to $80k reflects variability across retail format types. Melbourne pays $2,000 less than Brisbane and Perth for this role, and $1,250 less than Sydney. At 31% below Melbourne's all-roles median, this is among the lowest-paid management roles in the dataset relative to city benchmarks.

Take Home Pay (based on median $63,000)

Weekly (net)
~$978
Monthly (net)
~$4,238
Annual (net)
~$50,853
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $70,245

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 Melbourne?
Entry-level Assistant Store Managers in Melbourne earn $55,000 to $63,000 at the mid level. Moving toward the upper end of the range requires working in a larger format store or a premium retail brand where operational complexity and revenue targets are higher.
Is $63,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
At $63,000 and 31% below Melbourne's all-roles median, this is significantly below market for a high-cost city. Melbourne's rent and transport costs make this one of the tighter living budgets in the dataset. Store Managers in Melbourne earn $65,000, barely $2,000 above this rate, confirming the compressed pay structure in retail management.
How much does a Senior Assistant Store Manager make in Melbourne?
Melbourne Assistant Store Managers cap around $80,000 at the 90th percentile. The path to $80k typically requires large-format management experience (hardware, supermarket, or specialty retail with high weekly turnover). Moving into Store Manager or Area Manager is the path to meaningful pay growth.

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Assistant Store Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $63,000 —
Brisbane $65,000 +3%
Perth $65,000 +3%
Sydney $64,250 ~same

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