Sales Representative Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Sales Representatives in Melbourne earn a median salary of $88,750 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $125,000. That is broadly in line with Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 63 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 17% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -9 listings vs last month
💰 Sales Representative · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $125,000
Median: $88,750
Jun $80k
Jul $88k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $65,000 – $125,000
Overall $65k–$125k Mid $65k–$125k $63k $76k $89k $102k $115k $128k
Moderate confidence 63 listings (-9 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 63 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 50.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 50.0% 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%  $65,000 Median  $88,750 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median rose $8,750 to $88,000, making Melbourne the best-paying sales representative market in this data, ahead of Sydney at $87,000 and both Brisbane and Perth at $85,000. Listings eased from 72 to 63, so the rise came against slightly falling volume. At 50% salary disclosure this is a reasonably well-evidenced figure. It sits within 1.4% of the Melbourne all-roles median, effectively level with the city benchmark.

Take Home Pay (based on median $88,750)

Weekly (net)
~$1,301
Monthly (net)
~$5,639
Annual (net)
~$67,664
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $98,956

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?
Entry is $65,000, usually a territory role with a base plus commission structure. Industry knowledge is the main differentiator, with building products, industrial supply and medical devices above general consumer goods. Sales consultant roles at $75,000 are the common feeder into this title.
Is $88,750 a good salary in Melbourne?
Almost exactly average. At $88,000 a sales representative earns 1.4% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,301 a week against high living costs. It leads the country for this title this month. Account management at $100,000 and business development at $125,000 are the higher bands within the same skill set.
How much does a Senior Sales Representative make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $125,000, which is exactly what BDMs and sales managers earn as a median, so the top of this band is the start of the next. Key account ownership or a larger territory is what reaches it. Business development is the standard next title and worth $37,000 on median.

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Sales Representative salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $88,750 0%
Sydney $87,500 ~same
Brisbane $85,000 -4%
Perth $85,000 -4%

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