Sales assistants (general)
Average salary data for Sales assistants (general) in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$33,000
per year
Median Salary
$31,500
Demand Level
Moderate
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$21,500
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$33,000
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$46,000
90th percentile
📍 Salary by State
⚠️ State figures are estimates derived from national averages using regional cost-of-living adjustments. They are not sourced directly from state-level ABS data.
| State | Average Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | $36,000 | +9.1% |
| WA | $35,500 | +7.6% |
| NSW | $34,500 | +4.5% |
| NT | $34,000 | +3.0% |
| VIC | $33,500 | +1.5% |
| QLD | $31,500 | -4.5% |
| SA | $30,500 | -7.6% |
| TAS | $29,000 | -12.1% |
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