Merchandiser Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Merchandisers in Sydney earn a median salary of $56,770 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $45,000 and $85,000. That sits 37% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,726. Figures are based on 27 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 44th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -1 listings vs last month
💰 Merchandiser · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$45,000 – $85,000
Median: $56,770
Apr $52k
May $56k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $45,000 – $85,000
Overall $45k–$85k Mid $45k–$85k $43k $52k $61k $69k $78k $87k
⚠ Low confidence 27 listings (-1 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Sydney Market

Merchandisers in Sydney earned $56,770 at the median in May, up $4,270 from April, sitting 37.4% below the city's all-roles median. The wide spread of 70.5% (p10 of $45,000, p90 of $85,000) reflects a fragmented role definition: the floor captures casual shelf-stacking and store-level visual merchandising, while the ceiling reaches wholesale account coordinators and planogram strategists with genuine commercial responsibility. The upward trend from April is encouraging but the sample of 27 listings is small.

Take Home Pay (based on median $56,770)

Weekly (net)
~$901
Monthly (net)
~$3,905
Annual (net)
~$46,866
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $63,298

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 Merchandiser in Sydney?
Merchandisers starting in Sydney earn around $45,000 at the p10, typically in casual or part-time arrangements in FMCG or retail. Full-time permanent positions with planogram responsibility and multi-store territory coverage typically start at $55-$60k. Reaching the $56,770 median requires consistent performance across a defined territory plus demonstrated range management and sales data literacy.
Is $56,770 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $56,770, a Sydney Merchandiser earns 37.4% below the city's all-roles median in Australia's most expensive city. This income makes independent living in most Sydney suburbs financially very challenging. The role is typically a pathway toward account management or category management rather than a stand-alone career destination.
How much does a Senior Merchandiser make in Sydney?
Experienced Merchandisers in Sydney reach $85,000 at the p90. This ceiling reflects key account merchandising coordinators or national visual merchandising leads with retail strategy input. Moving into a Category Manager or Key Account Manager role is the most direct progression path above the merchandiser pay ceiling, with those titles earning $100-$130k in Sydney.

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