Introduction
If you are looking at a warehouse supervisor salary and wondering how it stacks up against the national average, the short answer is that there is no single published figure for that specific role. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) does not break down earnings by job title. Instead, we can use award minimums, industry averages, and the national full-time average to get a sense of where a warehouse supervisor’s pay might sit.
The national full-time average and where a warehouse supervisor sits
The national full-time adult ordinary-time average is $2,083.70 a week, or about $108,352 a year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). This is the figure that Average line uses as its benchmark. The full-time median is lower at about $90,532 (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025), meaning half of full-time workers earn less than that.
A warehouse supervisor is likely to earn somewhere between the median and the average, depending on experience, location, and the specific employer. The award minimum for a storeworker grade 4 (the highest classification under the Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020) is $1,125.30 a week, or about $58,516 a year. That is well below both the median and the average. However, many warehouse supervisors are paid above the award rate, especially if they have supervisory responsibilities or work for a large logistics company.
Award minimums and classifications
The Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020 sets minimum rates for storeworkers and wholesale employees. The rates from 1 July 2026 (after the 4.75% increase from the Annual Wage Review) are:
- Storeworker grade 1 (on commencement): $1,029.10 per week ($27.08 per hour)
- Storeworker grade 1 (after 3 months): $1,041.60 per week ($27.41 per hour)
- Storeworker grade 1 (after 12 months): $1,053.50 per week ($27.72 per hour)
- Storeworker grade 2: $1,062.80 per week ($27.97 per hour)
- Storeworker grade 3: $1,093.10 per week ($28.77 per hour)
- Storeworker grade 4: $1,125.30 per week ($29.61 per hour)
A warehouse supervisor may be classified as a grade 4 if they have supervisory duties, but the award does not explicitly list a supervisor classification. Some employers may use a higher classification or a separate allowance. If the role is covered by a different award, such as the Manufacturing Award, the minimum rates may differ.
Industry context: transport, postal and warehousing
The ABS publishes average weekly earnings by industry. For the transport, postal and warehousing industry, the full-time adult ordinary-time average is $2,032.30 a week (about $105,680 a year) as of May 2026. This is slightly below the national average of $2,083.70. The industry average includes everyone from truck drivers to warehouse managers, so a warehouse supervisor’s pay could be close to that figure, especially if they work for a large freight or logistics company.
Other industries that employ warehouse supervisors include retail trade (average $1,581.60 per week for full-time ordinary time) and manufacturing (average $1,843.10 per week). These are lower than the transport industry average, so the industry of the employer makes a big difference.
State differences
Where you work also affects a warehouse supervisor salary. The state full-time averages (ABS, May 2026) are:
- New South Wales: $2,108.80 per week (about $109,658 a year)
- Victoria: $2,041.10 per week (about $106,137 a year)
- Queensland: $2,039.70 per week (about $106,064 a year)
- South Australia: $1,970.20 per week (about $102,450 a year)
- Western Australia: $2,227.40 per week (about $115,825 a year)
- Tasmania: $1,846.30 per week (about $96,008 a year)
- Northern Territory: $1,984.10 per week (about $103,173 a year)
- Australian Capital Territory: $2,290.20 per week (about $119,090 a year)
A warehouse supervisor in Western Australia or the ACT might earn more than one in Tasmania or South Australia, reflecting the overall wage levels in those states. You can compare your salary to your state average using the States and territories page.
What would move this pay above or below the average
Several factors can push a warehouse supervisor’s pay above or below the national full-time average of $108,352:
- Award vs enterprise agreement: If the role is covered only by the award minimum, the pay will be far below average. Many large employers have enterprise agreements that set higher rates, sometimes $30–$35 per hour or more.
- Experience and seniority: A senior warehouse supervisor or team leader may earn significantly more than a junior supervisor.
- Location: As shown above, state averages vary. A supervisor in a high-wage state like WA or the ACT is more likely to be near or above the national average.
- Industry: Working in transport and warehousing (industry average ~$105,680) is closer to the national average than working in retail (industry average ~$82,243 for full-time ordinary time).
- Overtime and penalties: The award provides penalty rates for overtime, weekends, and public holidays. A supervisor who regularly works overtime could push their total earnings above the average.
- Company size: Larger companies tend to pay more than small businesses.
To see how your specific salary compares, you can place a salary on the line and see the distance from the national full-time average.
Conclusion
A warehouse supervisor salary is not a single published figure, but by using award minimums, industry averages, and state data, you can get a good idea of where it sits. The award minimum for a storeworker grade 4 is about $58,516 a year, well below the national average of $108,352. However, many warehouse supervisors earn above the award, and those in high-paying industries or locations may approach or exceed the average. For more detailed comparisons, explore the Industry medians page or the Job medians page if available.