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Shop assistant salary in Australia

How much does a Shop Assistant make in Australia?

Average base salary

$33.65

The average salary for a shop assistant is $33.65 per hour in Australia. 184 salaries reported, updated at 20 July 2026

Shop Assistant job openings in Australia

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Shop Assistant
St Vincent de Paul Society NSW3out of 5 stars.
Blacktown NSW
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Shop Assistant in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Woolworths Supermarket
 
$208,000per year
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 Merivale
 
$71,448per year
UnitingCare Health
 
$69,014per year
Adecco
 
$68,640per year
Carlo’s IGA
 
$66,466per year
APG Workforce
 
$66,292per year

Highest paying cities near Australia for Shop Assistants

  1. Woolloongabba QLD
    $45.89 per hour
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $40.76 per hour
  3. Upper Coomera QLD
    $36.84 per hour
  4. Manly NSW
    $36.36 per hour
  5. Sydney NSW
    $36.36 per hour

Where can a Shop Assistant earn more?

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