Pharmacy Assistant Salary in Melbourne (2026)
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Pharmacy Assistants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $55,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,000 and $62,244. That sits 37% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.
| Mid level | $50,000 – $62,244 |
Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 21 job listings for this role in Melbourne, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 9.5% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 90.5% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.
Understanding the Melbourne Market
Pharmacy assistant is new to the Melbourne report, with 21 listings at $55,000, $5,000 below Brisbane. Fewer than one in ten ads showed pay. The band is tight at $50,000 to $62,244.
Take Home Pay (based on median $55,000)
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 →
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| City | Median salary | vs Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (this page) | $55,000 | 0% |
| Brisbane | $60,000 | +9% |
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