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 $55,000 and $80,000. That sits 32% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 92 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 7% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +39 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Store Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,000
Median: $65,000
May $63k
Jun $65k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $55,000 – $80,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$80k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $82k
High confidence 92 listings (+39 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 Melbourne Market

Assistant store manager was the fastest-growing role in this Melbourne batch, listings up from 53 to 92 in a single month. The median ticked up $2k to $65k, so pay is finally responding to demand, if only slightly. Even so, $65k lands 32% below Melbourne's $95k all-roles median, and every other capital pays the same or less. Retail management is a volume game: lots of stores, lots of openings, wages held down by a deep candidate pool.

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?
The band starts at $55k (p10). A first-time assistant manager opens near there, and the lift toward the $80k top comes from running a high-turnover or flagship site, holding shrinkage down, and stepping in as acting store manager during gaps.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No, but it is a stepping stone. At $65k the median sits 32% below Melbourne's all-roles median and nets about $52k, tight for the city. That is normal for retail management, where the assistant grade is a proving ground. The next rung, store manager, pays $70k, and the real money is further out in area or operations roles.
How much does a Senior Assistant Store Manager make in Melbourne?
There is no senior tier, and the band caps at $80k. Progression is into a store manager seat ($70k median) and then multi-site or operations management, which turns single-store P&L experience into a regional remit. The jump is scope, not tenure.

Other roles in Melbourne

Assistant Store Manager salaries in other cities

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

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