Retail Store Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Retail Store Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $60,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,000. That sits 37% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 27 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 34th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Retail Store Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,000
Median: $60,000
May $60k
Jun $60k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $80,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$80k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $82k
⚠ Low confidence 27 listings (+4 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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Understanding the Melbourne Market

At $60k, retail store manager is the lowest-paid management title in this batch, sitting 37% below Melbourne's all-roles median. Pay has been flat at $60k for two months on modest demand. The $55k-to-$80k range is tight, so even top performers do not stretch far past the median. This reflects retail's thin margins: the manager title carries responsibility without the pay that management implies elsewhere.

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 Store Manager in Melbourne?
Retail store managers in Melbourne start near the $55k p10, reaching the $60k median with experience running a store. Managing a larger or big-format store, holding full P&L and stock responsibility, and hitting sales targets are what push pay toward the $80k top. Hardware, grocery and electronics chains tend to pay above fashion retail.
Is $60,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $60k the median sits 37% below Melbourne's $95k all-roles median and nets about $49k, one of the tightest take-homes in this batch despite being a management role. That is a structural feature of retail rather than a one-off, since margins are thin. Moving into multi-site, area or operations management is the realistic way to lift it.
How much does a Senior Retail Store Manager make in Melbourne?
There is no senior band here, so pay tops near the $80k p90 for those running large stores. Progression means area or regional management across several stores, or a move into retail operations, which rewards owning sales and staffing across a portfolio rather than a single location. The related Operations Manager role ($125k) shows the jump.

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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.