Warehouse supervisor salary: what you take home after tax

Warehouse supervisor salary: what you take home after tax

If you are working as a warehouse supervisor in Australia, your pay is likely set by an industry award or an enterprise agreement. The exact warehouse supervisor salary depends on your classification, years of experience, and the state or territory you work in. Because the role is often covered by the Storage Services and Wholesale Award [MA000084], Fair Work provides a pay guide that lists the minimum hourly rates for each level. These rates are updated each year following the Annual Wage Review.

How the warehouse supervisor salary compares to benchmarks

For context, the national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour or $1,004.90 per week (annualised to $52,255). Most warehouse supervisors earn above this because the award classifications for supervisory roles typically start at a higher rate. The ABS reports that full-time adult ordinary time earnings are $2,083.70 per week ($108,352 per year). A warehouse supervisor salary often falls somewhere between the minimum wage and that full-time average, depending on the employer and the complexity of the role.

Take-home pay after tax and Medicare

Your take-home pay is what reaches your bank account after income tax and the Medicare levy are deducted. For the 2026–27 tax year, the resident tax rates are:

• $0 – $18,200: Nil
• $18,201 – $45,000: 15c for each $1 over $18,200
• $45,001 – $135,000: $4,020 plus 30c for each $1 over $45,000
• $135,001 – $190,000: $31,020 plus 37c for each $1 over $135,000
• $190,001 and over: $51,370 plus 45c for each $1 over $190,000

The Medicare levy is a flat 2% of your taxable income. If your income is between $28,011 and $35,013, a shading reduction applies (10c per dollar over the lower threshold). Full-time salaries above $35,013 pay the full 2%.

You may also be eligible for the Low Income Tax Offset (LITO). For taxable incomes up to $37,500, the maximum offset is $700. It phases out by 5c per dollar up to $45,000, then by 1.5c per dollar up to $66,667. LITO can only reduce your tax to zero.

Superannuation is on top

Employers must pay super guarantee at 12% of your ordinary time earnings (from 1 July 2026) up to a maximum contribution base of $270,830 per quarter. If your salary is quoted as “$70,000 plus super”, the super is an additional payment to your super fund, not a deduction from your take-home pay. Always check whether the advertised figure includes or excludes super.

Using the pay guides and tools

To find the exact minimum rate for your classification, visit the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Pay and Conditions Tool or download the Storage Services and Wholesale Award pay guide. The Fair Work Commission also publishes the Modern Awards Pay Database with spreadsheets of classifications, allowances, and penalty rates.

Estimating your take-home pay

You can use our Take-home pay guide to estimate what you keep after tax and Medicare. For a warehouse supervisor earning, say, $65,000 per year, the estimated weekly take-home would be around $950 (before any salary sacrifice or HELP debt). The exact amount depends on your individual circumstances.

Key points to remember

• The warehouse supervisor salary is not a single figure; it varies by award classification and employer.
• The national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour; award rates are often higher.
• Tax and Medicare levy reduce your gross pay; use the 2026–27 rates above.
• Super is paid on top of your salary at 12%.
• Always check the relevant award or agreement for your exact minimum entitlements.

For more information, see our Minimum wage page and Tax and Medicare page.