Storeperson Salary in Adelaide (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Storepersons in Adelaide earn a median salary of $64,012 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $78,500. That sits 20% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 64 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 4% of roles by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +12 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$55,000 – $78,500

Median: $64,012

May $60k

Jun $64k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$55,000 – $78,500

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 $64,012 $78,500 Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Storepersons are in exceptionally high demand in Adelaide, 64 listings in the 96th percentile, up from 52, one of the busiest roles in the city. Yet the $64k median sits 20% below Adelaide's all-roles median and is the lowest of any capital (all others pay $65k). Volume is strong but pay is not, though the median did rise $4k over the month, so the surge is starting to lift wages. The range is tight ($55k to $78.5k), typical of warehouse work, with the pay lever being tickets and shift loading rather than negotiation.

Take Home Pay (based on median $64,012)

Weekly (net)

~$990

Monthly (net)

~$4,292

Annual (net)

~$51,501

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $71,373

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 Storeperson in Adelaide?

The band starts around $55k. Moving toward the $78.5k top comes from tickets and shift type: a forklift licence, high-reach or specialised equipment, cold-store or hazardous-goods environments, and night or early shifts with penalty rates. Inventory-system fluency and dispatch or receiving responsibility also lift pay.

Is $64,012 a good salary in Adelaide?

Depends, leaning no. At $64k the median runs 20% below Adelaide's $80k all-roles figure and nets about $51.5k after tax, though Adelaide's low cost of living softens that. It is the lowest storeperson rate of any capital, but demand is surging and pay rose this month, so the trend is up. The lever is a forklift ticket (Forklift Operator work) and warehouse-supervisor progression.

How much does a Senior Storeperson make in Adelaide?

There is no senior storeperson band, pay caps around $78.5k for ticketed or specialised operators. Progression means adding equipment licences, moving into Forklift Operator or Truck Driver ($80k) roles, or stepping into warehouse team-lead and inventory-supervisor positions. Taking on stock control, dispatch coordination or safety oversight is what lifts you off the base rate.

Other roles in Adelaide

Storeperson salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page)	$64,012	—
Brisbane	$65,000	~same
Melbourne	$65,000	~same
Perth	$65,000	~same
Sydney	$65,000	~same

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