Assistant Store Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Assistant Store Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $80,000. That sits 31% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 73 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 10% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Store Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $80,000
Median: $65,000
Aug $65k
Sep $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $60,000 – $80,000
Overall $60k–$80k Mid $60k–$80k $58k $63k $67k $72k $77k $82k
Moderate confidence 73 listings (+8 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 73 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 16.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 83.1% 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 Melbourne Market

Assistant store manager pay is fixed at $65,000 in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and the Gold Coast, with no variation and no movement this month. Listings rose from 65 to 73 and demand sits in the 90th percentile. Only 17% of listings stated a salary, though the complete national consistency makes the rate credible even on weak disclosure. Store managers in Melbourne earn $73,000, so the promotion is worth $8,000.

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 Melbourne?
Entry is $60,000, 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 separate the ends of the band.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $65,000 the role sits 30.7% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,003 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Five markets pay the same, so Melbourne is the hardest place in the country to live on it. Store manager work at $73,000 is only $8,000 better.
How much does a Senior Assistant Store Manager make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $80,000, which sits well above the $73,000 store manager median, so the two titles overlap substantially. That overlap is the real finding: retail promotion in Melbourne is worth very little. Multi-site or area management is the first step that changes the band meaningfully.

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Assistant Store Manager salaries in other cities

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

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