Assistant Store Manager Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Assistant Store Managers in Adelaide earn a median salary of $60,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $51,000 and $78,800. That sits 25% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 23 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 32th percentile by listing volume in Adelaide
💰 Assistant Store Manager · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$51,000 – $78,800
Median: $60,000
Mid level $51,000 – $78,800
Overall $51k–$78k Mid $51k–$78k $49k $55k $62k $68k $74k $81k
⚠ Low confidence 23 listings · 05/07/2026

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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Bottom 10%  $51,000 Median  $60,000 $78,800  Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Adelaide pays assistant store managers the least of any capital at $60k, a full $5k below Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney's $65k. That sits 25% under Adelaide's all-roles median of $80k, the sharpest discount to city median in this retail role. Based on 23 listings with no prior month to compare, treat the figure as directional. The range ($51k to $78.8k) is narrow and the ceiling is low, which is the reality of assistant retail management as a stepping-stone 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 Assistant Store Manager in Adelaide?
The band starts around $51k, close to award-floor retail pay. Moving toward the $78.8k top comes from the format you manage: big-box, high-turnover stores and national chains pay more than boutique retail, and taking on rostering, stock control and P&L exposure signals you are ready to run a store solo.
Is $60,000 a good salary in Adelaide?
No. At $60k the median runs 25% below Adelaide's $80k all-roles figure and nets only about $49k after tax, which is thin even in the country's most affordable capital. This is a stepping-stone rate, not a destination wage. The clear path up is to Store Manager ($66k here) and then multi-site or Operations Manager roles ($125k), where retail management finally pays properly.
How much does a Senior Assistant Store Manager make in Adelaide?
There is no senior band for this title, it caps around $78.8k. Progression is a promotion, not a pay rise in place: stepping into Store Manager and then area or operations management. Running a store's full P&L and hitting sales and shrinkage targets solo is what earns the move up.

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Assistant Store Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page) $60,000 —
Brisbane $65,000 +8%
Melbourne $65,000 +8%
Sydney $65,000 +8%
Perth $61,875 +3%

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