Retail Sales Assistant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Retail Sales Assistants in Sydney earn a median salary of $60,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,000 and $68,962. That sits 37% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 32 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 50th percentile by listing volume in Sydney
💰 Retail Sales Assistant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,000 – $68,962
Median: $60,000
Mid level $50,000 – $69,160
Overall $50k–$68k Mid $50k–$69k $48k $53k $57k $62k $66k $71k
Moderate confidence 32 listings · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 32 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 18.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 81.2% 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%  $50,000 Median  $60,000 $68,962  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

This role has no August comparison in the data, so there is no trend to read yet. Retail sales assistants earn $60,000 in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane alike, with no city variation at all. Sydney also carries separate retail assistant and sales assistant titles at the same $60,000, so all three describe the same work at the same rate. At 19% salary disclosure the figure leans heavily on estimates, though the national uniformity supports it.

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 Sales Assistant in Sydney?
Entry is $50,000, at or close to the full-time retail award minimum. Commission structures in higher-value categories are what lift earnings above base. Assistant store manager roles at $65,000 are the standard next step for anyone staying in retail.
Is $60,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $60,000 a retail sales assistant earns 36.8% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $941 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Four cities pay the identical figure, so relocating achieves nothing. Sales consulting at $79,000 is the clearest commercial step up.
How much does a Senior Retail Sales Assistant make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $68,000, and the mid band stops at $69,000, so there is almost no progression inside the title. Assistant store manager at $65,000 and store manager at $72,000 are the retail ladder. Sales representative work at $88,000 is where this skill set pays properly.

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Retail Sales Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $60,000 0%
Melbourne $60,515 ~same
Adelaide $60,000 ~same
Brisbane $60,000 ~same

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