Store Manager Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Store Managers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $71,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $100,000. That sits 16% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 79 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 12% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Store Manager · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $100,000
Median: $71,500
May $70k
Jun $71k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $55,000 – $100,000
Overall $55k–$100k Mid $55k–$100k $53k $63k $73k $83k $93k $103k
High confidence 79 listings (+8 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%  $55,000 Median  $71,500 $100,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

At $71.5k the Brisbane store manager median sits 15.9% below the city's $85k baseline, but the wide band is the real story: $55k to $100k, a 62.9% spread that reflects the gulf between a small-format store and a big-box or flagship. Demand is high (79 listings) and pay edged up $1.5k month on month. Retail management pay tracks store turnover more than title, so the format you run sets your pay.

Take Home Pay (based on median $71,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,084
Monthly (net)
~$4,697
Annual (net)
~$56,366
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $79,722

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 Store Manager in Brisbane?
Store managers in Brisbane start near the $55k p10 for smaller-format stores. Big-box or high-turnover experience, P&L and roster ownership, and a track record on sales targets are what carry someone toward the $100k top of the band.
Is $71,500 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $71.5k the median trails Brisbane's baseline and nets around $56k, modest for a management role, but the wide band means flagship and big-box managers earn well above it. The below-baseline median is normal for retail, so the lever is the size of the store you run.
How much does a Senior Store Manager make in Brisbane?
The sample shows one band reaching $100k at the top, driven by store format and turnover rather than a formal senior grade. Reaching it means running a big-box or flagship store, with the move into multi-site, area, or regional-management roles the next tier.

Other roles in Brisbane

Store Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $71,500 —
Melbourne $70,000 ~same
Perth $70,000 ~same
Sydney $70,000 ~same
Adelaide $66,000 -8%

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