Retail Assistant salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $49,400 — New South Wales sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Retail Assistant salary of $49,400 — after $5,349 income tax and $988 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Retail Assistant roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Mecca Brands★ 3.8 | $58,292 | $45,646 – $69,160 |
| BWS Stores★ 3.7 | $53,352 | $41,496 – $61,651 |
| Bunnings Warehouse★ 3.8 | $53,154 | $42,524 – $61,256 |
| ALDI★ 3.4 | $51,376 | $44,697 – $59,280 |
| Cotton On★ 3.4 | $51,376 | $35,430 – $59,280 |
| Myer★ 3.5 | $49,400 | $43,472 – $59,280 |
| Uniqlo★ 3.1 | $47,918 | $40,508 – $54,340 |
| Coles Group★ 3.5 | $47,424 | $29,502 – $56,454 |
| Kmart Australia★ 3.5 | $47,049 | $33,592 – $57,304 |
| Woolworths Group★ 3.5 | $45,448 | $32,999 – $57,304 |
| Officeworks★ 3.6 | $45,448 | $31,616 – $53,905 |
| David Jones★ 3.6 | $45,448 | $33,098 – $59,478 |
| Rebel Sport★ 3.8 | $45,448 | $34,382 – $57,225 |
| Target Australia★ 3.9 | $43,472 | $26,281 – $51,376 |
| IGA★ 3.6 | $43,472 | $24,502 – $54,538 |
| Best and Less★ 3.1 | $43,472 | $33,592 – $53,747 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $41,496 | $18,812 – $53,352 |
| Lovisa★ 2.5 | $33,592 | $19,345 – $48,412 |
Retail Assistant pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
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