Warehouse Assistant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Warehouse Assistants in Sydney earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $70,000. That sits 32% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 46 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 69th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +12 listings vs last month
💰 Warehouse Assistant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $70,000
Median: $65,000
Aug $65k
Sep $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $70,000
Overall $55k–$70k Mid $55k–$70k $53k $57k $60k $64k $68k $72k
Moderate confidence 46 listings (+12 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 46 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 44.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 55.3% 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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Understanding the Sydney Market

The median held at $65,000 with listings up 35% from 34 to 46. Sydney leads the country, with Brisbane at $62,000 and Melbourne at $61,000. At 23% the spread is among the tightest in the Sydney data, running $55,000 to $70,000, which leaves essentially nothing to negotiate for. At 45% salary disclosure the figure is moderately well supported. It pays exactly the same as storeperson work in the same city.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 Sydney?
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 $70,000 as forklift operators. Pick packer roles at $67,000 pay slightly more for similar duties.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No, though it leads the country. At $65,000 a warehouse assistant earns 31.6% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,003 a week against the highest living costs in this report. It matches storeperson work exactly, so the two titles are interchangeable here. The forklift licence is the single most cost-effective way out of this band.
How much does a Senior Warehouse Assistant make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $70,000, which is exactly the forklift operator median, so the top of this band is where the next one starts. There is almost no progression inside the title. Driving at $73,000 and truck driving at $80,000 are the licence-based moves that change the number.

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Warehouse Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $65,000 0%
Brisbane $62,244 -4%
Melbourne $61,000 -6%

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