Store Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Store Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $85,000. That sits 29% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $91,520. Figures are based on 103 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 4% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +2 listings vs last month
💰 Store Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $85,000
Median: $65,000
Apr $70k
May $65k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $60,000 – $85,000
Overall $60k–$85k Mid $60k–$85k $58k $64k $69k $75k $81k $87k
High confidence 103 listings (+2 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

Store Managers in Melbourne earned $65,000 at the median in May, down $5,000 from April, with 103 listings (up 2). Melbourne has the largest Store Manager listing volume of any city in this dataset, and the data is highly reliable. The median decline to $65,000 places Melbourne at the same level as Adelaide, despite higher living costs. At 29% below Melbourne's all-roles median, the Store Manager title earns one of the largest city-median gaps for any management role in this dataset.

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 Store Manager in Melbourne?
Store Managers starting in Melbourne earn around $60,000 at the p10. National retail chains dominate Melbourne's store manager hiring, and their enterprise agreements anchor the floor consistently across the city. Reaching the $65,000 median takes two to four years of store management with demonstrated compliance, team KPI, and sales delivery outcomes.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $65,000, a Melbourne Store Manager earns 29% below the city's all-roles median in a high-cost city. This is one of the more financially constrained management roles in the Melbourne market. The management accountability carried by the role is not reflected in the compensation, which reflects the national retail sector's structural wage constraints linked to Award-rate frameworks.
How much does a Senior Store Manager make in Melbourne?
Experienced Store Managers in Melbourne reach $85,000 at the p90. This ceiling is found at large-format stores, premium specialist retailers, or franchise operations with above-average revenue and team size. Moving into area management or national retail operations is the primary income progression pathway above the store manager salary ceiling.

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Store Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $65,000 —
Gold Coast $72,500 +12%
Brisbane $70,000 +8%
Sydney $70,000 +8%
Adelaide $65,000 ~same

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