Assistant Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Assistant Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $78,400 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $87,500. That sits 18% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 51 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 70th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +1 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$65,000 – $87,500

Median: $78,400

May $78k

Jun $78k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$65,000 – $86,500

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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Bottom 10% $65,000 Median $78,400 $87,500 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Assistant manager pay barely moved this month, $78,400 against $78,300 in May, one of the flattest trends in the batch. Sydney also pays less than Brisbane ($80k) for the role while sitting 18% below its own all-roles median of $95k. This is a retail and hospitality supervisory role, and the citywide median reflects Sydney's white-collar mix, not this job. Demand is steady at 51 listings, so the pattern is consistent rather than declining.

Take Home Pay (based on median $78,400)

Weekly (net)

~$1,171

Monthly (net)

~$5,074

Annual (net)

~$60,885

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $87,416

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?

Newer assistant managers in Sydney sit near the $65k band floor. Moving up is about scope: taking on rostering, stock ordering, and profit-and-loss responsibility for a site rather than just supervising a shift. In higher-turnover retail or venue groups, running a bigger store or a busier venue is what pushes pay toward the $87,500 top.

Is $78,400 a good salary in Sydney?

Depends on your benchmark. At $78,400 the role sits 18% below Sydney's all-roles median, which sounds weak, but for a step-up-from-the-floor supervisory job it nets a workable $60,900 after tax. The concern is the ceiling: the band tops out around $87,500, so there is not much headroom without moving into a full Store Manager or multi-site role.

How much does a Senior Assistant Manager make in Sydney?

There is no senior band here, and the range caps near $87,500. The genuine step up is a title change into Store Manager or a multi-site role, or crossing into Property Manager work (median $108,750 in Sydney) which several assistant managers move toward. What it takes is owning a site's full commercial result, not just its day-to-day operations.

Other roles in Sydney

Assistant Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Sydney
Sydney (this page)	$78,400	—
Brisbane	$80,000	~same
Adelaide	$76,600	~same
Melbourne	$76,600	~same

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