Retail Manager salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Retail Managers
Last reviewed June 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 247,500
- Annual employment growth
- +300/yr
- Median age
- 42 yrs
- Works part-time
- 18%
- Female share
- 48%
- Main industry
- —
What does a retail manager do?
Retail Managers organise and control the operations of establishments which provide retail services.
Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
How to become a retail manager
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
Where retail managers are employed
Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).
Retail Manager jobs
Related occupations
Similar occupations
Jobs that pay similar to a retail manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail manager earn in Australia?
The median retail manager earns $84,240 per year ($1,620 per week, or about $42/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a retail manager?
Most retail managers hold a Certificate III or IV (17.8% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is retail manager a job in demand in Australia?
Around 247,500 retail managers are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about +300 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
