Sales Assistant Salary in Perth (2026)

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Sales Assistants in Perth earn a median salary of $64,911 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $54,500 and $70,500. That sits 35% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 30 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 56th percentile by listing volume in Perth
💰 Sales Assistant · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$54,500 – $70,500
Median: $64,911
Mid level $55,000 – $71,000
Overall $54k–$70k Mid $55k–$71k $52k $56k $60k $65k $69k $73k
Moderate confidence 30 listings · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 30 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 26.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 73.3% 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.

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Understanding the Perth Market

This role has no August comparison in the data, so there is no trend to read yet. Sales assistants earn $64,000 in Perth against $65,000 in Melbourne and $60,000 in Sydney. At 25% the spread is tight, running $54,000 to $70,000, which is what award-linked retail produces. Against Perth's $100,000 city median this is a 35.1% shortfall, the widest role-to-city gap in the Perth data. Only 27% of listings stated a salary.

Take Home Pay (based on median $64,911)

Weekly (net)
~$1,001
Monthly (net)
~$4,340
Annual (net)
~$52,076
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,375

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 Perth?
Entry is $54,000, at or close to the full-time retail award minimum. Commission structures in categories like electronics, building supplies and automotive are what lift earnings above base. Assistant store manager roles at $65,000 are the standard next step for anyone staying in retail.
Is $64,911 a good salary in Perth?
No. At $64,000 a sales assistant earns 35.1% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000, with take-home near $1,001 a week. Perth's mining-inflated median makes that the widest gap in the city, though the role pays within $5,000 everywhere. Sales consulting at $80,000 uses the same customer skills commercially and pays $16,000 more.
How much does a Senior Sales Assistant make in Perth?
The ceiling is $70,000, and the mid band stops at $71,000, so there is almost no progression inside the title. Assistant store manager at $65,000 and store manager at $70,000 are the retail progression, both modest steps. Sales representative work at $85,000 is the clearest move out.

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Sales Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $64,911 0%
Melbourne $65,000 ~same
Sydney $60,000 -8%

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