Sales Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Sales Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $125,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $82,000 and $160,000. That sits 33% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 32 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 52th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +10 listings vs last month
💰 Sales Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$82,000 – $160,000
Median: $125,000
Aug $130k
Sep $125k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $78,000 – $160,000
Overall $82k–$160k Mid $78k–$160k $75k $93k $111k $129k $146k $164k
Moderate confidence 32 listings (+10 vs last month) · 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, 33.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 66.7% 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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Bottom 10%  $82,000 Median  $125,000 $160,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median fell $5,000 to $125,000 with listings up from 22 to 32. Brisbane now leads at $160,000, a $35,000 premium, with Sydney at $121,000. The awkward detail is local: business development managers in Melbourne also earn $125,000, so the management title carries no premium at all over an individual contributor role here. At 33% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $125,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,754
Monthly (net)
~$7,599
Annual (net)
~$91,183
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $139,375

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 Manager in Melbourne?
The $82,000 floor suggests some senior individual contributor roles carry the manager title, since genuine team management listings start higher. Business development at $125,000 and account management at $100,000 are the usual routes in. Team size, territory and revenue responsibility are what separate the bands.
Is $125,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $125,000 a sales manager earns 33.3% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,754 a week. The catch is that BDMs earn exactly the same without managing anyone, so the step into management is not financially rewarded here. Brisbane pays $35,000 more for the same title.
How much does a Senior Sales Manager make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $160,000, reached through national sales leadership or a commission structure on large enterprise revenue. Head of sales and commercial director roles sit above this band. Given that management adds nothing to the median over BDM work, the upside here is variable pay rather than title.

Other roles in Melbourne

Sales Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $125,000 0%
Brisbane $160,000 +28%
Sydney $121,250 -3%

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