Store Manager Salary in Perth (2026)

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Store Managers in Perth earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $85,000. That sits 35% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 47 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 21% of roles by listing volume in Perth
💰 Store Manager · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $85,000
Median: $65,000
Apr $70k
May $65k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $55,000 – $85,000
Overall $55k–$85k Mid $55k–$85k $53k $60k $67k $73k $80k $87k
Moderate confidence 47 listings · 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

Store Managers in Perth earned $65,000 at the median in May, down $5,000 from April, with 47 listings. The median decline is consistent with Melbourne and Adelaide in the same month, suggesting a national pattern of retail management salaries softening in May. At 35% below Perth's all-roles median, Store Manager has one of the largest city-median gaps in the dataset. Perth's resources sector premium inflates the city benchmark well above what retail management compensation tracks.

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 Perth?
Store Managers starting in Perth earn around $55,000 at the p10, consistent with Adelaide. Despite Perth's generally elevated wage environment, retail management pay is nationally standardised and does not attract the resources sector premium. Reaching the $65,000 median takes two to four years of store management experience.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Perth?
No, relative to Perth's market. At $65,000, a Perth Store Manager earns 35% below the city's all-roles median. The gap is large but reflects the distorting effect of Perth's resources sector on the city benchmark rather than retail management being underpaid on a national basis. In absolute terms, $65,000 in Perth's moderate-cost environment is liveable but constrained for a management role.
How much does a Senior Store Manager make in Perth?
Experienced Store Managers in Perth reach $85,000 at the p90. This ceiling is consistent across all four mainland capital cities, confirming the national standardisation of retail store management pay bands. Moving into area management within a national or large regional retail chain is the standard progression above this ceiling.

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Store Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (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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