Store Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Store Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $73,750 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $90,000. That sits 21% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 112 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 5% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +29 listings vs last month
💰 Store Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $90,000
Median: $73,750
Aug $75k
Sep $73k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,000 – $90,000
Overall $65k–$90k Mid $65k–$90k $63k $68k $74k $80k $86k $92k
High confidence 112 listings (+29 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 112 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 22.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 77.2% 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. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Bottom 10%  $65,000 Median  $73,750 $90,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne leads the country for store managers at $73,000, though only marginally, with Brisbane and Sydney at $72,000 and a cluster of Adelaide, Canberra, the Gold Coast and Perth at $70,000. The median eased $1,250 while listings rose 35% from 83 to 112, putting demand in the 95th percentile. Assistant store managers in Melbourne earn $65,000, so the promotion is worth $8,000. Only 23% of listings stated a salary.

Take Home Pay (based on median $73,750)

Weekly (net)
~$1,112
Monthly (net)
~$4,820
Annual (net)
~$57,839
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $82,231

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 Melbourne?
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 above the median almost always specify profit responsibility or high-turnover sites.
Is $73,750 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $73,000 a store manager earns 21.4% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,112 a week against the highest living costs in this report. The national band spans just $3,000, so no city offers a meaningful alternative. Retail management sits well below the general professional band in this city.
How much does a Senior Store Manager make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $90,000, which is higher than most cities and suggests some multi-site roles sit in this sample. Area and multi-site management are what reach it. 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 Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $73,750 0%
Sydney $72,970 ~same
Brisbane $72,500 ~same
Adelaide $70,000 -5%
Canberra $70,000 -5%

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