Ecommerce Salaries in Australia: The 2026 Key Numbers

What do ecommerce roles actually pay in Australia in 2026? These are the key numbers from our 2026 Ecommerce Salary Guide - built from our own placements, live briefs and trusted industry contacts, not scraped averages. All figures are base salary in AUD, excluding super and incentives.

A quick note on seniority: Junior means 0–2 years with plenty of direction; Mid is 3+ years working independently; Senior owns a channel or leads a team strategically; Lead runs a department across multiple functions. Every title represents a real person with a unique mix of experience, so treat the bands as a frame for the conversation, not a verdict.

Ecommerce

RoleJuniorMidSeniorLead
Ecommerce Assistant55–65K
Ecommerce Coordinator60–70K75–85K
Ecommerce Specialist85–110K
Ecommerce Manager120–130K140–160K
Trade Manager110–130K130–160K
Marketplace Manager140–160K
Senior Ecommerce Manager160–200K
Head of Ecommerce150–200K160–300K

Marketing

RoleJuniorMidSeniorLead
Marketing Assistant60–65K
Marketing Coordinator60–70K70–80K
Marketing Specialist70–100K
Marketing Manager120–130K120–140K140–200K
Senior Marketing Manager140–160K160–220K
Brand Manager80–110K110–160K160–180K
Head of Marketing160–180K180–280K

Digital Marketing

RoleJuniorMidSeniorLead
Digital Marketing Coordinator60–70K80–90K
Digital Marketing Specialist70–80K80–110K
Digital Marketing Manager110–120K130–160K160–180K
Loyalty / CRM Manager75–90K100–120K140–170K180–200K+
Performance Marketing60–90K100–120K130–150K150–180K
Head of Digital160–180K180–300K

Technology

RoleJuniorMidSeniorLead
Product Manager80–100K110–120K130–150K160K+
Web Developer70–90K90–120K120–150K160K+
IT Manager200K+
UX Designer70–90K100–120K130–160K160K+
Migration Specialist100–120K130–150K160K+

Creative and Content

RoleJuniorMidSeniorLead
Graphic Designer55–65K70–90K90–110K120K+
Digital Designer60–70K80–90K90–110K120K+
Content Creator60–75K80–100K100–120K130–150K
Video Content Producer70–100K110–130K130K+
Head of Creative130–140K150K+
Creative Director140K+160K+

Social Media and Influencer

RoleJuniorMidSeniorLead
Social Media Coordinator60–65K70–85K
Social Media Specialist80–90K100–120K120K+
Social Media Manager80–100K110–130K130K+
Influencer Marketing60–65K75–90K90–110K120K+
Head of Social140K+160K+

Operations and Finance

RoleJuniorMidSeniorLead
Warehouse Manager80–100K110–140K
Operations Manager120–140K
Head of Operations140–160K160K+
Head of Supply Chain220K+
Finance Manager130–150K140–180K
Head of Finance160K+
General Manager220–400K

Product and Buying

RoleJuniorMidSeniorLead
Product Designer (Textiles)70–80K80–100K110–140K140K+
Merchandise Manager90–110K120–130K140K+
Buyer80–95K100–140K
Buying Manager120–160K160–200K+
Product Developer80–110K
Product Development Manager100–120K130–150K140–185K
Head of Product / Merchandise180K+

Using these numbers

If you're hiring: budget against the band for the seniority you actually need - underpaying costs you shortlists to counter-offers, and overpaying without scoping the role properly hurts later. Our role-by-role hiring guides (start with the Ecommerce Manager guide) and our Complete Guide to Ecommerce Recruitment in Australia cover what great looks like at each level, and our city guides cover how Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth differ.

If you're negotiating your own salary: find your role and level, and remember the top of a band belongs to people who can evidence outcomes - revenue moved, teams built, problems owned.

FAQ

What are the highest-paid ecommerce roles in Australia?

At the top of the market: General Managers ($220–400K), Heads of Ecommerce and Heads of Digital at scale ($160–300K), and Heads of Supply Chain ($220K+). Among specialist roles, senior Loyalty/CRM talent ($140–170K, stretching past $200K at lead level) has climbed fastest.

Where do these figures come from?

From Revere Recruitment's own placement data, live client briefs and industry contacts across Australian ecommerce - compiled annually in our 2026 Ecommerce Salary Guide. They are indicative base-salary bands in AUD, excluding super.

Is there more detail available?

Yes - the full guide includes market-size data for every role, what candidates say they value, and commentary from inside the hiring room. Download it free here.

Hiring and want a live read on your exact role and market? Tell us about the role and we'll come back to you within one business day.

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