Sales Assistant Salary in Australia
AU$49,108
per year
per hour
AU$24.85
per hour
per year
Sales Assistant - Average Salary & Hourly Pay
The average salary for a full time Sales Assistant is AU$49,108 per year (AU$24.85 per hour), which is AU$20,780 (-30%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Sales Assistant can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,286. The highest salaries can exceed AU$60,798.
A Sales Assistant can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,286. The highest salaries can exceed AU$60,798.
AU$42,286
Low
AU$49,108
Average salary
AU$60,798
High
AU$21.39
Low
AU$24.85
Average salary
AU$30.76
High
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Retail Sales Assistant Salary Range
Among Retail Sales Assistants in Australia, Junior Sales Assistants or part time Sales Assistants tend to have the lowest wages, while experienced, full time Sales Assistants enjoy the highest pay rates.
Sales Assistant - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Casual Sales Assistant | AU$25.30/hour | +2% |
| Part Time Sales Assistant | AU$22.10/hour | -11% |
| Junior Sales Assistant | AU$21.60/hour | -13% |
Sales Assistant - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Sales Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$21.40 per hour. A mid career Sales Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$23.50, while an experienced Sales Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$25.20. Retail Sales Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$23 per hour on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Sales Assistant in Australia
| Experienced | ▲ +1% |
| Average Salary | AU$24.85/hour |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Late Career | ▼ -7% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -14% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
77%
77%
Male
23%
23%
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