Assistant Store Manager Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Assistant Store Managers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $75,000. That sits 28% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 51 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 72th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Store Manager · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $75,000
Median: $65,000
Aug $65k
Sep $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $75,000
Overall $55k–$75k Mid $55k–$75k $53k $58k $62k $67k $72k $77k
Moderate confidence 51 listings (+8 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 51 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 21.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 78.8% 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. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Understanding the Brisbane Market

Assistant store manager pay is fixed at $65,000 in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and the Gold Coast, with no variation and no movement this month. Listings rose from 43 to 51. Only 21% of listings stated a salary, though the complete national consistency makes the rate credible even on weak disclosure. The 31% spread running $55,000 to $75,000 reflects format rather than seniority.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 Brisbane?
Entry is $55,000, generally a supervisor stepping into a first formal assistant role. Format drives pay more than tenure, with grocery, hardware and big-box retail above fashion and specialty. Rostering, stock control and trade responsibility are what separate the ends of the band.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
No. At $65,000 the role sits 27.8% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,003 a week. Five markets pay the same, so relocating changes nothing. Store manager work at $72,000 is only $7,000 better, making retail progression unusually flat.
How much does a Senior Assistant Store Manager make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $75,000, which sits above the $72,000 store manager median, so the two titles overlap substantially. That overlap is the real finding: promotion in Brisbane retail is worth very little. Multi-site or area management is the first step that changes the band meaningfully.

Other roles in Brisbane

Assistant Store Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $65,000 0%
Gold Coast $65,000 ~same
Melbourne $65,000 ~same
Perth $65,000 ~same
Sydney $65,000 ~same

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