Store Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Store Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $90,000. That sits 26% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 103 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 4% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne

ADVERTISED RANGE

$60,000 – $90,000

Median: $70,000

May $65k

Jun $70k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$60,000 – $88,200

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% $60,000 Median $70,000 $90,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Store manager is one of the highest-volume roles in this batch, 103 Melbourne listings at the 96th percentile, and pay is a flat $70k median nationally (Sydney, Perth $70k, Brisbane $71,500). The number did rise $5k in a month, a modest lift after holding at $65k. That $70k sits 26% below Melbourne's all-roles median, so this is a high-demand, below-city-median role.

Take Home Pay (based on median $70,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,065

Monthly (net)

~$4,615

Annual (net)

~$55,383

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $78,050

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?

A store manager starting in Melbourne earns from around $60k. A larger-format or higher-turnover store, sales and stock-loss accountability, and multi-site or flagship experience are what push someone toward the $88k top of the band, along with any commission or bonus structure.

Is $70,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

Depends. At $70k the median sits 26% below Melbourne's $95k all-roles median and nets around $55k, tight in a high cost of living city given the responsibility the role carries. That gap is standard for retail management rather than a concern, but bonus structures and store size can lift real earnings well above base.

How much does a Senior Store Manager make in Melbourne?

There is no separate senior band in this data, but the $88k top decile shows what flagship and larger-store managers earn. Progression means area or regional management (overseeing multiple stores) or a move into higher-paid operations and buying roles, since the single-store band tops out near $88k.

Other roles in Melbourne

Store Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$70,000	—
Brisbane	$71,500	~same
Perth	$70,000	~same
Sydney	$70,000	~same
Adelaide	$66,000	-6%

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