Retail Assistant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Retail Assistants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $60,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $65,563. That sits 29% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 15th percentile in Brisbane ↓ -1 listings vs last month
💰 Retail Assistant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $65,563
Median: $60,000
May $60k
Jun $60k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $65,563
Overall $55k–$65k Mid $55k–$65k $53k $56k $59k $61k $64k $67k
⚠ Low confidence 21 listings (-1 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

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%  $55,000 Median  $60,000 $65,563  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Retail assistants in Brisbane earn a $60k median, and the $55k to $66k range is the tightest in this whole batch, since award rates leave almost no room to negotiate. Pay slipped slightly ($894) in a month. Brisbane sits just ahead of Sydney ($58,292) and Melbourne ($56,646). Based on a small sample, treat as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $60,000)

Weekly (net)
~$941
Monthly (net)
~$4,078
Annual (net)
~$48,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $66,900

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 Retail Assistant in Brisbane?
A retail assistant starting in Brisbane earns near the $55k floor, close to award minimum. Keyholder or supervisor duties, commission or sales incentives, and a specialist or high-end retailer are what nudge someone toward the $66k top of the narrow band.
Is $60,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
No, but as expected. At $60k the median sits 29% below Brisbane's $85k all-roles median and nets around $49k, low even for a moderate cost of living city. That is normal for award-based retail work rather than a warning, and the way up is supervisor or store-management responsibility (Store Manager reaches $71,500).
How much does a Senior Retail Assistant make in Brisbane?
There is no senior band for this role, and the $66k top decile is essentially the ceiling for the title. Progression means keyholder, then assistant store manager and store manager, where team and stock accountability rather than floor hours lift the pay.

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Retail Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $60,000 —
Sydney $58,292 -3%
Melbourne $56,646 -6%

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.