Where the logistics manager salary sits against the Australian full-time average
If you are researching a logistics manager salary in Australia, the most reliable starting point is the national full-time average published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS does not release a specific figure for logistics managers, but the broad Managers occupation group provides a useful benchmark.
National full-time average: the line
The ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026 shows that full-time adult ordinary-time earnings averaged $2,083.70 per week – about $108,352 a year when multiplied by 52. This is the line that this site uses to compare any salary. Men in full-time work averaged $2,181.50 per week ($113,438 a year) and women $1,934.50 ($100,594 a year).
Managers: a higher bracket
The ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey for May 2025 (the most recent detailed occupation data) reports that all employees in the Managers occupation earned average weekly total cash earnings of $2,800.90 – roughly $145,647 a year. This group includes logistics, supply chain, transport, and warehouse managers, among others. Even the first quartile (the lowest 25%) of full-time male managers earned $1,472 per week, which is above the national full-time average.
For full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate (a narrower group that excludes owner-managers and senior executives), the average for managers was $2,688.70 per week ($139,812 a year). This suggests that even mid-level logistics managers typically earn well above the national line.
How the figures are set
The ABS collects earnings data twice a year – in May and November – through the Average Weekly Earnings survey. The occupation breakdown comes from the separate Employee Earnings and Hours survey, which is conducted annually in May. Both surveys are based on a sample of employers and are considered the most authoritative source for salary benchmarks. For more detail on methodology, see How the figures are set.
State and territory differences
Where you work as a logistics manager can significantly affect your pay. The on-site notes give state full-time averages derived from the same ABS source:
- Australian Capital Territory: $119,090
- Western Australia: $115,825
- New South Wales: $109,658
- Victoria: $106,137
- Queensland: $106,064
- Northern Territory: $103,173
- South Australia: $102,450
- Tasmania: $96,008
Logistics managers in WA and the ACT are likely to earn more than those in Tasmania or South Australia, reflecting broader state wage patterns. The mining and construction industries, which are strong in WA, often pay logistics roles above the state average.
Medians and the minimum wage
It is important to keep the different benchmarks distinct. The national full-time median (the middle point of all full-time employees) is about $90,532 a year ($1,741 per week) according to the ABS Employee Earnings survey for August 2025. The median for all employees (including part-time) is about $74,100 a year ($1,425 per week). A logistics manager salary is almost certainly above both medians.
The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week on a 38-hour week, or about $52,255 a year. Award minimums rose by 4.75% from that date. Logistics managers are typically paid well above award rates, often under individual arrangements or enterprise agreements.
Tax on a logistics manager salary
For the 2026–27 income year, the resident tax rates are:
- Nil on the first $18,200
- 15% on income from $18,201 to $45,000
- 30% on income from $45,001 to $135,000
- 37% on income from $135,001 to $190,000
- 45% on income above $190,000
Plus a 2% Medicare levy (before any reductions). A logistics manager earning around $145,000 would fall into the 37% bracket, with a marginal rate of 39% including Medicare. The ATO does not publish occupation-specific tax data, so these are general estimates.
Where to find more detail
For a deeper look at how different occupations compare, visit the Job medians page. You can also Place a salary on the line to see how any figure stacks up against the national full-time average.
Summary
While the ABS does not publish a precise logistics manager salary, the available data for the Managers occupation group shows average weekly earnings of $2,800.90 – well above the national full-time average of $2,083.70. State location, industry, and experience will cause variation, but logistics managers in Australia typically earn a comfortable premium over the line.