General Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

General Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $145,500 and $233,750. That sits 71% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 42 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 63th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +14 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$145,500 – $233,750

Median: $160,000

Aug $160k

Sep $160k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$145,500 – $233,750

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 42 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 11.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 88.4% 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% $145,500 Median $160,000 $233,750 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median held at $160,000 with listings up 50% from 28 to 42. Brisbane now leads at $170,000, with Melbourne and Sydney level at $160,000. Only 11.6% of these listings stated a salary, one of the lowest disclosure rates in the Melbourne data, so the figure rests heavily on estimates. The $145,000 floor is unusually high, which is what you would expect for a title that assumes executive experience.

Take Home Pay (based on median $160,000)

Weekly (net)

~$2,164

Monthly (net)

~$9,378

Annual (net)

~$112,533

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $178,400

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 $145,000 floor assumes prior executive or senior management experience. Operations management, finance management and divisional leadership are the usual routes in. Profit ownership and board reporting are what separate a genuine general manager listing from a senior operational one.

Is $160,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes. At $160,000 a general manager earns 70.6% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $2,164 a week. Brisbane pays $10,000 more at a much lower cost base. The notable detail is that finance managers in Melbourne earn the same $160,000, so the general management title carries no premium over senior functional roles here.

How much does a Senior General Manager make in Melbourne?

The ceiling is $233,000, reached through larger revenue responsibility rather than a different title. Business size is the lever, with listings at that level referencing turnover or headcount. Given only one listing in nine disclosed pay, treat both the median and the ceiling as directional.

Other roles in Melbourne

General Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$160,000	0%
Brisbane	$170,000	+6%
Sydney	$160,000	~same

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