Assistant Store Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Assistant Store Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $75,500. That sits 32% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 101 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 6% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +15 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Store Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $75,500
Median: $65,000
Aug $65k
Sep $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $60,000 – $75,050
Overall $60k–$75k Mid $60k–$75k $58k $62k $66k $69k $73k $77k
High confidence 101 listings (+15 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 101 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 29.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 70.5% 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.

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Understanding the Sydney Market

At 101 listings this is one of Sydney's highest-volume roles, up from 86, with demand in the 94th percentile and the median fixed at $65,000. Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and the Gold Coast all pay exactly the same, making this one of the most uniformly priced titles in the country. At 24% the spread is tight, running $60,000 to $75,000. At 30% salary disclosure the figure leans on estimates, though national consistency supports it.

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 Sydney?
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 Sydney?
No. At $65,000 the role sits 31.6% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,003 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Five markets pay the same, so Sydney is the hardest place in the country to live on it. Store manager work at $72,000 is only $7,000 better.
How much does a Senior Assistant Store Manager make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $75,000, which sits above the $72,000 store manager median, so the two titles overlap substantially. That overlap is the real finding: retail promotion in Sydney is worth very little. Multi-site or area management is the first step that changes the band meaningfully.

Other roles in Sydney

Assistant Store Manager salaries in other cities

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

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