Assistant Store Manager Salary in Perth (2026)

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Assistant Store Managers in Perth earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,000. That sits 35% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 53 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 16% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +15 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Store Manager · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,000
Median: $65,000
Aug $65k
Sep $65k
→ Stable

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
Moderate confidence 53 listings (+15 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 53 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 20.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 79.2% 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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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $65,000 $80,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Assistant store manager pay is fixed at $65,000 in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast, with no variation and no movement this month. Listings rose 39% from 38 to 53. Only 21% of listings stated a salary, though the complete national consistency makes the rate credible. Against Perth's $100,000 city median this is a 35% shortfall, the widest role-to-city gap in the Perth data.

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 Perth?
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 separate the ends of the band.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Perth?
No. At $65,000 the role sits 35% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000, with take-home near $1,003 a week. Perth's mining-inflated median makes that gap the widest in the city, though five markets pay the identical figure. Store manager work at $70,000 is only $5,000 better.
How much does a Senior Assistant Store Manager make in Perth?
The ceiling is $80,000, which sits above the $70,000 store manager median, so the two titles overlap substantially. That overlap is the real finding: retail promotion in Perth is worth very little. Trades assistant work at $80,000 pays the same as this ceiling with no retail management responsibility attached.

Other roles in Perth

Assistant Store Manager salaries in other cities

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

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