Assistant Store Manager Salary in Perth (2026)

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Assistant Store Managers in Perth earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $82,000. That sits 35% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 37 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 63th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↓ -6 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Store Manager · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $82,000
Median: $65,000
Apr $65k
May $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $60,000 – $82,000
Overall $60k–$82k Mid $60k–$82k $58k $63k $68k $73k $79k $84k
Moderate confidence 37 listings (-6 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 Perth Market

Perth Assistant Store Managers earned $65,000 in May, flat from April across 37 listings (down 6). At 35% below Perth's all-roles median, this is well below market due to the city's elevated wages across trades and resources. Pay matches Brisbane and is $750 above Sydney and $2,000 above Melbourne. The 34% spread from $60k to $82k is standard for retail management.

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 Perth?
Entry-level Assistant Store Managers in Perth earn $60,000 to $65,000 at the mid level. Perth's moderate living costs mean $65k stretches further here than in Sydney or Melbourne, but the 35% gap to the city median is a structural feature of retail management pay in a resources-driven economy.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Perth?
At $65,000, this sits 35% below Perth's all-roles median, the widest gap in the dataset for this role. Perth's moderate living costs offset the structural disadvantage to some extent, but candidates with broad operational skills may find better returns in logistics or resources-adjacent coordination roles.
How much does a Senior Assistant Store Manager make in Perth?
Perth Assistant Store Managers cap around $82,000. Moving into Store Manager ($65,000 in Perth) does not significantly improve pay within the retail sector. Area Manager or Operations Manager roles are the path to substantial pay growth, but those typically require large-format multi-site experience.

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Assistant Store Manager salaries in other cities

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

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