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 $53,000 and $74,000. That sits 24% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 47 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 70th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -4 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Store Manager · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$53,000 – $74,000
Median: $65,000
May $65k
Jun $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $53,000 – $74,000
Overall $53k–$74k Mid $53k–$74k $51k $56k $61k $66k $71k $76k
Moderate confidence 47 listings (-4 vs last month) · 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.

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Understanding the Brisbane Market

Assistant store managers in Brisbane earn $65k at the median, a flat $20k below the city's all-roles figure and unchanged from last month. The $65k median is remarkably consistent nationally, identical in Melbourne and Sydney and only slightly higher than Perth ($61,875) and Adelaide ($60k), so this is a role the market prices the same everywhere. Demand is solid at 47 listings but eased slightly from 51. The band ($53k to $74k) is narrow, reflecting how standardised retail pay bands are.

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?
New assistant store managers in Brisbane start near the $53k floor. The lift toward the $74k top comes from format and turnover: running a large-format or high-revenue store, or a big-brand fashion or electronics chain, pays more than a small franchise. Staff-management responsibility for a bigger team is the other lever.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
No. At $65k the median sits 23.5% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85k and nets roughly $52k after tax, which is modest for a role carrying real accountability. That gap is normal for frontline retail, but it is a genuine ceiling: the step to Store Manager ($71,500) is small, so the bigger money is outside retail management.
How much does a Senior Assistant Store Manager make in Brisbane?
Experienced assistant managers reach the $74k top of a tight band, then progress into Store Manager ($71,500) roles. Because the assistant-to-store step adds little, the meaningful jump is into multi-site or area management, which changes the scope from one location to a portfolio.

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Assistant Store Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $65,000 —
Melbourne $65,000 ~same
Sydney $65,000 ~same
Perth $61,875 -5%
Adelaide $60,000 -8%

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