Assistant Store Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Assistant Store Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $64,250 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,000. That sits 29% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,726. Figures are based on 86 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 9% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Store Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,000
Median: $64,250
Apr $65k
May $64k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $79,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$79k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $82k
High confidence 86 listings (+4 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 Sydney Market

Sydney Assistant Store Managers earned $64,250 in May, down $750 from April, with 86 listings (up 4). The mid-level data from 83 listings shows a median of $62,500, with the overall $64,250 pulled up slightly by a few higher-complexity listings. At 29% below Sydney's all-roles median, this is below market for Australia's most expensive city. The pay is essentially equal across Brisbane, Perth, and Sydney for this role, with no city premium.

Take Home Pay (based on median $64,250)

Weekly (net)
~$993
Monthly (net)
~$4,304
Annual (net)
~$51,653
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $71,638

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 Sydney?
Entry-level Assistant Store Managers in Sydney earn $55,000 to $62,500 at the mid level. Sydney's cost of living makes this one of the tighter management salaries in the market. The path to $65,000 requires demonstrating team management metrics (retention, rostering, and shrinkage control) rather than just operational knowledge.
Is $64,250 a good salary in Sydney?
At $64,250 and 29% below Sydney's all-roles median, this is a significantly below-market salary for Sydney. Rent in most Sydney suburbs absorbs a large portion of this take-home. Store Manager roles in Sydney earn $70,000, so demonstrating readiness for full store accountability is the most direct path to a meaningful pay increase.
How much does a Senior Assistant Store Manager make in Sydney?
Sydney Assistant Store Managers cap around $79,000 at the 90th percentile. This ceiling is achievable in premium retail or large format supermarkets where operational complexity is highest. Moving into Store Manager ($70,000) and then Area or Operations Manager ($125,000+) is the standard career arc from this starting point.

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Assistant Store Manager salaries in other cities

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

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