PayCheckR / Modern awards / MA000078
These are the current minimum pay rates under the Book Industry Award 2020 (MA000078), 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 27 April 2026.
Some of the roles this award may cover at the Book Industry Award 2020. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,168.20 per week ($30.74 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,056.20 per week at the top, across 16 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Book editor - Level 2 Grade 1Book editor (Editors stream, Level 2 Grade 1) with working knowledge of housestyle, proofreading symbols and industry terminology. In addition to trainee duties, applies housest... | $1,307.10 | $34.40 |
| Book editor - Level 2 Grade 2Book editor (Editors stream, Level 2 Grade 2) performing all Grade 1 duties with decreasing supervision. Additionally deals with external contacts (authors, artists) regarding b... | $1,339.60 | $35.25 |
| Book editor - Level 2 Grade 3Book editor (Editors stream, Level 2 Grade 3) performing all Grade 1 and 2 duties under broad supervision only, with the acquired ability to undertake indexing and checking outs... | $1,405.50 | $36.99 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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Check my payRates 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.