Store Manager Salary in Perth (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Store Managers in Perth earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $90,000. That sits 30% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 58 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 14% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +11 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$55,000 – $90,000

Median: $70,000

May $65k

Jun $70k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$55,000 – $90,000

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 $70,000 $90,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

The median rose $5k month on month to $70k as listings climbed from 47 to 58, rising demand and pay together for Perth store managers. Yet it sits 30% below the city all-roles median, the same pattern seen across Perth retail: the city's mining-inflated median leaves customer-facing roles well behind. The $70k rate matches Melbourne and Sydney, with Brisbane marginally ahead at $71.5k. The gap to the city median reflects Perth's economy, not the role underperforming.

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 Perth?

There is little junior tier, store manager is reached after assistant-manager or supervisor roles, and the mid-level band spans $55k to $90k. Reaching the top comes from store size and format: managing a larger-turnover or flagship store lifts pay, as does a higher-margin retail category. Responsibility for a bigger sales budget and team, rather than tenure, drives earnings within the band.

Is $70,000 a good salary in Perth?

Depends. At $70k the median is 30% below Perth's $100k all-roles median, but that gap is a quirk of Perth's mining-inflated economy rather than a sign the role underpays, the same $70k is the going rate in Melbourne and Sydney too. It nets around $55k after tax. For retail management this is a normal outcome; Perth's headline median just makes it look worse than it is.

How much does a Senior Store Manager make in Perth?

There is no separate senior tier in the data, so the $90k top of the range is the practical ceiling. Moving up means an Area or Regional Manager role, overseeing multiple stores rather than one, or a step into retail operations. Managing a larger flagship store, or taking multi-site responsibility, is the route past $90k.

Other roles in Perth

Store Manager salaries in other cities

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

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