Store Manager Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Store Managers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $72,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $85,000. That sits 17% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 69 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 16% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -10 listings vs last month
💰 Store Manager · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $85,000
Median: $72,500
Jun $71k
Jul $72k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,000 – $85,000
Overall $65k–$85k Mid $65k–$85k $63k $67k $72k $77k $82k $87k
Moderate confidence 69 listings (-10 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 69 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 34.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 65.3% 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 Brisbane Market

Store managers earn $72,000 in Brisbane, ahead of Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast at $70,000 but well behind Adelaide at $80,000. Listings fell from 79 to 69 while the median edged up $1,000, so this is a slightly cooling market at a stable rate. The 28% spread is narrow for retail management, running $65,000 to $85,000, which suggests fairly uniform single-site scope. At 35% salary disclosure the figure leans on estimates.

Take Home Pay (based on median $72,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,097
Monthly (net)
~$4,752
Annual (net)
~$57,020
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $80,837

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?
Entry is $65,000, which is exactly what assistant store managers earn, so the promotion often begins without a pay rise. Format drives pay more than tenure, with grocery, hardware and automotive above fashion and specialty retail. Listings at the top of the band specify P&L ownership or high-turnover sites.
Is $72,500 a good salary in Brisbane?
No. At $72,000 a store manager earns 17.1% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,097 a week. Adelaide pays $8,000 more for the same title this month, which is the only meaningful geographic difference. Retail management sits well below the general professional band in this city.
How much does a Senior Store Manager make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $85,000, which is low for a management title and reflects single-site scope. Area and multi-site management are what reach beyond it, though those roles appear rarely in these listings. Operations management at $125,000 is where retail careers continue if you can move out of store-level work.

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Store Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $72,500 0%
Adelaide $80,000 +10%
Perth $75,000 +3%
Gold Coast $70,000 -3%
Melbourne $70,000 -3%

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