Warehouse Assistant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Warehouse Assistants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $60,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,000 and $72,322. That sits 40% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 28 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 39th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -1 listings vs last month
💰 Warehouse Assistant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,000 – $72,322
Median: $60,000
Mar $60k
Apr $60k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $50,000 – $72,717
Overall $50k–$72k Mid $50k–$72k $48k $53k $59k $64k $69k $74k
⚠ Low confidence 28 listings (-1 vs last month) · 21/05/2026

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 Brisbane Market

Warehouse assistants in Brisbane earn a median of $60,000, 40% below the city's all-roles median, with listings nearly flat at 28 (down 1) and the median unchanged from March. The $50,000 to $72,322 range (37.2% spread) aligns with the Warehousing Award floor and entry-level enterprise agreement rates at distribution centres. Storepersons in the same city earn $65,000, the $5,000 premium for the storeperson classification reflects slightly greater responsibility (inventory management, stock control) over the warehouse assistant's more task-based role.

Take Home Pay (based on median $60,000)

Weekly (net)
~$941
Monthly (net)
~$4,078
Annual (net)
~$48,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $66,900

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 Warehouse Assistant in Brisbane?
Entry-level warehouse assistants in Brisbane typically earn $50,000 to $56,000. Award rates apply at most employers; the distinguishing credential is a forklift licence (LF or LO), which immediately moves a warehouse assistant into storeperson or forklift operator classifications paying $65,000 to $67,000 in Brisbane. The licence costs under $1,000 and pays back within months through the classification uplift.
Is $60,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
No. At $60,000 in Brisbane's moderate cost-of-living environment, the purchasing power is functional but well below the city's all-roles median. The role is best understood as an entry point into the warehouse and logistics sector, the fastest path to above-$65,000 is a forklift ticket, and above $75,000 is a WMS certification or team leader role. Stable demand at 28 listings makes this an accessible entry position.
How much does a Senior Warehouse Assistant make in Brisbane?
Senior warehouse assistants in Brisbane earn $65,000 to $72,322, typically through night shift or cool-chain loading roles with enterprise agreement penalty rate loadings. The forklift licence transition to storeperson ($65,000) or the Team Leader step-up to $80,000 to $90,000 are both achievable from a warehouse assistant background with 2 to 3 years of demonstrated performance.

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City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $60,000 —
Melbourne $63,360 +6%

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