Sales Assistant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Sales Assistants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $60,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,000 and $79,608. That sits 37% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 32 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 48th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +7 listings vs last month
💰 Sales Assistant · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,000 – $79,608
Median: $60,000
May $64k
Jun $60k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $50,000 – $80,000
Overall $50k–$79k Mid $50k–$80k $48k $55k $62k $68k $75k $82k
Moderate confidence 32 listings (+7 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.

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Understanding the Melbourne Market

At $60k the Melbourne sales assistant median sits 36.8% below the city's $95k baseline, one of the widest gaps in the batch, and it fell from $64.2k month on month even as listings rose from 25 to 32. That combination, more roles at lower pay, is a retail sector hiring on volume, not salary. The band is $50k to $79.6k, with the top end reflecting commission-heavy or specialist-product roles. This is entry-level retail pay by nature.

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 Sales Assistant in Melbourne?
Sales assistants in Melbourne start right near the $50k p10, often on award or near-award rates. Commission structures, big-ticket or specialist products (electronics, furniture, jewellery), and a path toward keyholder or 2IC duties are what lift someone toward the $79.6k top of the band.
Is $60,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $60k the median is well below Melbourne's baseline and nets around $49k, one of the lower take-homes in the batch, and it is trending down. The gap is normal for frontline retail, but the falling median means the real move is up into assistant-store-manager or specialist-sales roles.
How much does a Senior Sales Assistant make in Melbourne?
There is no senior tier; the band tops near $79.6k, driven by commission and specialist product rather than grade. The pay step comes from moving into keyholder, 2IC, or assistant-store-manager roles, or a commission-heavy specialist-sales seat.

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Sales Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $60,000 —
Sydney $62,500 +4%

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