Assistant Store Manager Salary in Perth (2026)

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Assistant Store Managers in Perth earn a median salary of $61,875 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,000 and $79,400. That sits 38% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 54 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 19% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +17 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Store Manager · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,000 – $79,400
Median: $61,875
May $65k
Jun $61k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $50,000 – $79,400
Overall $50k–$79k Mid $50k–$79k $48k $55k $61k $68k $75k $81k
Moderate confidence 54 listings (+17 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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Bottom 10%  $50,000 Median  $61,875 $79,400  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Perth pays assistant store managers $61,875, the lowest figure for this role in any capital and $3,125 below where it sat last month even as listings jumped from 37 to 54. Every other city (Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney) holds at $65k, so Perth is both busier and cheaper for the role right now. The 38% gap below the city's $100k median is a resources-inflation effect, not a sign the role is underpaid nationally. More retail hiring, softer pay, is the pattern.

Take Home Pay (based on median $61,875)

Weekly (net)
~$964
Monthly (net)
~$4,178
Annual (net)
~$50,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $68,990

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?
Assistant store managers in Perth start at the $50k p10, reaching the $61,875 median with a couple of years running shifts. Managing a high-turnover or big-format store, holding keyholder responsibility and hitting sales targets are what push pay toward the $79k top of the band. Grocery and hardware chains tend to pay above fashion retail.
Is $61,875 a good salary in Perth?
No. At $61,875 the median sits 38% under Perth's $100k all-roles median and nets about $50k, the tightest take-home in this batch. That gap overstates the pain (Perth's median is lifted by mining), but even against retail nationally this is the low end. The step up to Store Manager ($70k) is modest, so the real ladder runs into operations or a different sector.
How much does a Senior Assistant Store Manager make in Perth?
No senior band appears here, so the honest ceiling is the $79k p90 for those managing large or complex stores. The next move is Store Manager ($70k median) and then multi-site or area management, which rewards full P&L ownership and running staff rosters across locations rather than a single floor.

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Assistant Store Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $61,875 —
Brisbane $65,000 +5%
Melbourne $65,000 +5%
Sydney $65,000 +5%
Adelaide $60,000 -3%

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