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 $78,636. That sits 37% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 28 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 36th percentile by listing volume in Sydney
💰 Retail Sales Assistant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,000 – $78,636
Median: $60,000
Mid level $50,000 – $79,026
Overall $50k–$78k Mid $50k–$79k $48k $55k $61k $68k $74k $81k
⚠ Low confidence 28 listings · 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%  $50,000 Median  $60,000 $78,636  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Based on 28 listings, treat as directional. Sydney retail sales assistants earn $60k, 37% below the city median and the largest gap to city median in this batch. That reflects retail's position as a high-turnover, entry-level sector in one of the country's most expensive cities. Melbourne pays the same $60k, so location offers no relief. The band ($50k to $79k) is wide for the level because commission and hours swing the annualised figure.

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?
This is an entry-level role, so the floor of $50k (p10) is where most start. The lift toward the $79k top comes from commission-heavy categories (electronics, furniture, jewellery), consistent sales performance, and stepping into keyholder or team-lead duties, which is really the move toward assistant store management.
Is $60,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $60k the median is 37% below Sydney's all-roles median and nets about $49k, very tight in an expensive city. That gap is normal for entry retail, priced by high turnover and abundant supply, and the role is best read as a starting point. Commission in the right category and a move into store management ($70k+) are the routes up.
How much does a Senior Retail Sales Assistant make in Sydney?
There is no senior tier, the band caps at $79k and even that leans on commission. Progression is into assistant store manager ($65k) and store manager ($70k), which turns selling into running the floor, the roster and the store's targets, a genuine change of role rather than a pay bump for tenure.

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Retail Sales Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $60,000 —
Melbourne $60,000 ~same

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