General Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

General Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $182,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $129,500 and $275,000. That sits 103% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 44 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 64th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne

ADVERTISED RANGE

$129,500 – $275,000

Median: $182,500

Jun $160k

Jul $182k

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

Mid level

$129,500 – $275,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 44 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 19.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 80.4% 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% $129,500 Median $182,500 $275,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median rose $22,500 to $182,000, though Melbourne still sits behind Adelaide at $200,000, Sydney at $195,000 and Brisbane at $192,000, making it third of five despite being the largest market. Listings were exactly flat at 44. Only 19.6% of listings stated a salary, one of the lowest disclosure rates in the report, so a $22,500 move should be treated as directional. At 102.8% above the city median this is the highest-paying title in the Melbourne data.

Take Home Pay (based on median $182,500)

Weekly (net)

~$2,424

Monthly (net)

~$10,505

Annual (net)

~$126,058

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $203,487

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 General Manager in Melbourne?

There is no entry point: the $129,000 floor assumes prior executive or senior management experience. Operations management, finance management and divisional leadership are the usual routes in. P&L ownership and board reporting are what separate a genuine general manager listing from a senior operational one.

Is $182,500 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes, more than any other Melbourne role here. At $182,000 a general manager earns 102.8% above the city's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $2,424 a week. The interstate comparison is unflattering though, with Adelaide at $200,000 and Brisbane at $192,000 on much lower cost bases. Given only one listing in five disclosed pay, treat the ranking cautiously.

How much does a Senior General Manager make in Melbourne?

The ceiling is $275,000, reached through larger revenue responsibility rather than a different title. Business size is the lever, since listings at that level reference turnover or headcount. Managing director and chief executive roles sit above this range but rarely appear in advertised listings.

Other roles in Melbourne

General Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$182,500	0%
Adelaide	$200,000	+10%
Sydney	$195,000	+7%
Brisbane	$192,500	+5%
Perth	$160,000	-12%

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