Sales Representative Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Sales Representatives in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $113,500. That sits 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 72 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 11% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +19 listings vs last month
💰 Sales Representative · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $113,500
Median: $80,000
May $85k
Jun $80k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $65,000 – $100,000
Overall $65k–$113k Mid $65k–$100k $63k $73k $84k $95k $106k $116k
Moderate confidence 72 listings (+19 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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Bottom 10%  $65,000 Median  $80,000 $113,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Sales representatives in Melbourne earn $80k, and the median fell $5k this month even as listings jumped from 53 to 72, more roles, lower headline pay. That points to a wave of junior or lower-base hiring rather than a genuine decline. The role sits 16% below the city median on base, but sales pay is commission-loaded, so total earnings run higher than the figure suggests. Perth actually leads the country here at $90k.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Representative in Melbourne?
The floor is $65k (p10), mostly base. A new sales rep starts near there, and the lift toward the $113.5k top comes from commission: a strong territory, a high-value product line, and a consistent conversion record, plus the industry exposure (technical or B2B sales) that carries better base rates.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends on commission. At $80k the median base is 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median and nets about $62k, modest for a high-cost city, but base understates a commission-driven role. Strong reps clear the median comfortably once incentives load in; weaker ones sit near the floor. Read it as a variable-income role rather than a fixed salary.
How much does a Senior Sales Representative make in Melbourne?
The band reaches $113.5k (p90) on base plus commission. The step up in title is business development manager or sales manager ($125k median), which trades carrying a personal quota for managing a team's pipeline and targets, adding a higher, more stable base on top of variable earnings.

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Sales Representative salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $80,000 —
Perth $90,000 +12%
Brisbane $85,000 +6%
Sydney $85,000 +6%

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