Restaurant Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 01/06/2026

Restaurant Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $99,500. That sits 7% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $91,520. Figures are based on 22 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 17th percentile in Melbourne

ADVERTISED RANGE

$80,000 – $99,500

Median: $85,000

Mid level

$80,000 – $99,500

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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10% $80,000 Median $85,000 $99,500 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Restaurant Managers in Melbourne earned $85,000 at the median in May, with 22 listings and no prior month comparison available. At 7.1% below Melbourne's all-roles median, the role earns a modest discount to the city average despite carrying significant operational responsibility. The tight 23% spread ($80,000-$99,500) signals a compressed pay band: most restaurant manager roles in Melbourne cluster within $20,000 of each other. Melbourne's hospitality sector is active but the management pay ceiling remains well below other operational management roles.

Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,254

Monthly (net)

~$5,434

Annual (net)

~$65,208

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,775

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 Restaurant Manager in Melbourne?

Restaurant Managers starting in Melbourne earn around $80,000 at the p10. Most roles at this level require two to four years of hands-on floor management experience in a volume service environment, plus demonstrated rostering, cost control, and supplier management capability. Fine dining and hotel food and beverage positions start at the upper end of this entry range.

Is $85,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

Marginally below market. At $85,000, a Melbourne Restaurant Manager earns 7.1% below the city's all-roles median. For a role with seven-day service accountability, team management, and P&L responsibility, the salary reflects hospitality's structural pay challenge relative to other operational management positions. The $99,500 ceiling is where the role starts to feel appropriately compensated for its scope in Melbourne's cost context.

How much does a Senior Restaurant Manager make in Melbourne?

Experienced Restaurant Managers in Melbourne reach $99,500 at the p90. Roles at this level are typically at flagship restaurants, hotel food and beverage departments, or high-volume hospitality groups with multiple service areas. Moving into a Group Operations Manager or Area Manager role within a hospitality group is the primary route to breaking above the restaurant manager pay ceiling.

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Restaurant Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$85,000	—
Sydney	$88,750	+4%

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