Warehouse Assistant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Warehouse Assistants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $62,738 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $74,360. That sits 28% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 34 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 50th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +13 listings vs last month
💰 Warehouse Assistant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $74,360
Median: $62,738
Jun $65k
Jul $62k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $55,000 – $69,160
Overall $55k–$74k Mid $55k–$69k $53k $57k $62k $67k $71k $76k
Moderate confidence 34 listings (+13 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 34 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 32.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 67.6% 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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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $62,738 $74,360  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

At 28.3% below the city median, this is the lowest-paying role in the entire Brisbane data set at $62,000. The median fell $2,300 even as listings rose from 21 to 34, the pattern you get when volume expands at the entry end. Sydney pays $65,000 and Melbourne $60,000, so the national band is narrow. Only 32% of listings stated a salary, so treat the figure as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $62,738)

Weekly (net)
~$975
Monthly (net)
~$4,224
Annual (net)
~$50,685
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $69,952

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 Warehouse Assistant in Brisbane?
Entry is $55,000 and the whole band is compressed, so there is little distance between starting and typical pay. A forklift licence is the clearest upgrade, moving workers toward $71,000 as forklift operators. Storeperson roles at $65,000 are the adjacent step for anyone without a ticket.
Is $62,738 a good salary in Brisbane?
No. At $62,000 this is the lowest median of any Brisbane role in this report, 28.3% below the city figure of $87,000, with take-home near $975 a week. Sydney pays $3,000 more, which is meaningless against its housing costs. The forklift licence is the single most cost-effective way out of this band.
How much does a Senior Warehouse Assistant make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $74,000 and the mid band stops at $69,000, so there is almost no progression inside this title. Storeperson, forklift operator and truck driving all pay more and are reachable with a licence rather than a qualification. Warehouse supervision sits above all of them but requires stepping out of assistant-level work.

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Warehouse Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $62,738 0%
Sydney $65,000 +4%
Melbourne $60,000 -4%

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