Assistant Manager Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Assistant Managers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $63,500 and $84,650. That sits 9% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 38 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 58th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -6 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$63,500 – $84,650

Median: $80,000

Jun $80k

Jul $80k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$62,500 – $82,250

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 38 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 45.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 54.8% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10% $63,500 Median $80,000 $84,650 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Assistant manager pay is identical in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney at $80,000, one of the few titles with no city variation at all. Listings fell from 44 to 38 and the median did not move, so this is a slightly cooling market at a fixed rate. The 26% spread is narrow, running $63,000 to $84,000, which tells you the title covers a consistent scope wherever it appears. At 45% salary disclosure the figure is reasonably well evidenced.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,191

Monthly (net)

~$5,161

Annual (net)

~$61,933

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Manager in Brisbane?

The floor is $63,000, typically assistant management in retail or hospitality with rostering and cash handling but no P&L. Moving up the band comes from sector rather than tenure, since property and contracting employers pay above retail for the same nominal title. Assistant store manager roles at $65,000 are the adjacent entry point.

Is $80,000 a good salary in Brisbane?

It is slightly below average, sitting 8.6% under Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home around $1,191 a week. That is a fair outcome for a role that is explicitly a stepping stone rather than a destination. The gap that matters is upward: contracts administration at $160,000 and project management at $169,000 are where Brisbane's management money actually sits.

How much does a Senior Assistant Manager make in Brisbane?

The ceiling is $84,000, only $4,000 above the median, so this title has almost no headroom. Progression means dropping the assistant prefix, and store manager roles in Brisbane pay $72,000 while property management pays $90,000. The larger move is into contracts or project work, which rewards the same coordination skills at double the band.

Other roles in Brisbane

Assistant Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$80,000	0%
Adelaide	$80,000	~same
Melbourne	$80,000	~same
Sydney	$80,000	~same

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