Assistant Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Assistant Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $80,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $62,250 and $101,000. That sits 15% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 60 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 24% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +6 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$62,250 – $101,000
Median: $80,500
Aug $80k
Sep $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $61,500 – $104,000
Overall $62k–$101k Mid $61k–$104k $59k $69k $78k $88k $97k $107k
Moderate confidence 60 listings (+6 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 60 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 50.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 49.2% 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%  $62,250 Median  $80,500 $101,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Assistant manager pay is identical at $80,000 in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth, with no city variation whatsoever. The Sydney median moved $500 and listings rose from 54 to 60. The 48% spread running $62,000 to $101,000 is wider than Melbourne's equivalent, which reflects how loosely the title is applied across retail, hospitality and professional services. At 51% salary disclosure the figure is well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,197
Monthly (net)
~$5,188
Annual (net)
~$62,260
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,757

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 Sydney?
The $62,000 floor is typically assistant management in retail or hospitality with rostering and cash handling but no profit responsibility. Sector rather than tenure determines position in the band. Assistant store manager roles at $65,000 are the closest adjacent entry point.
Is $80,500 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $80,000 an assistant manager earns 15.3% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,197 a week against the highest living costs in this report. The title pays identically in five capitals, so Sydney is the weakest on take-home. Contracts administration at $155,000 and project management at $160,000 are where Sydney management pay actually sits.
How much does a Senior Assistant Manager make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $101,000, and the mid band reaches $104,000, so a small number of listings sit above the reported ceiling. Dropping the assistant prefix achieves little, since store manager roles pay $72,000. Changing industry is worth far more than changing title here.

Other roles in Sydney

Assistant Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $80,500 0%
Adelaide $80,000 ~same
Brisbane $80,000 ~same
Melbourne $80,000 ~same
Perth $80,000 ~same

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