These are the current minimum pay rates under the General Retail Industry Award 2020 (MA000004), as published by the Fair Work Commission. They set the least an employer can pay someone the award covers. A contract or agreement can pay more, but not less.
Rates last updated 14 April 2026.
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Minimum pay rates
Full-time pay runs from $1,056.80 per week ($27.81 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,291.80 per week at the top, across 8 classifications. A few examples:
Classification
Weekly (full-time)
Per hour
Retail Employee Level 1
$1,056.80
$27.81
Retail Employee Level 2
$1,081.00
$28.45
Retail Employee Level 3
$1,097.80
$28.89
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
What else it sets
Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
10 allowances (for example First aid allowance, Liquor licence allowance, Cold work disability allowance - cold chambers; stocking and refilling refrigerated storages).
The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.
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Rates are sourced from Fair Work Commission data and shown as a guide. They can change, and your circumstances may differ. Verify against your payslip and the official instrument before acting. For advice, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or a registered employment lawyer.