PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE521150
This page lists the pay rates in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation enterprise agreement (AE521150). The agreement was approved by the Fair Work Commission and sets the minimum pay for the staff it covers. The rates below are the agreement minimums; overtime, penalties and allowances can lift what you actually take home.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). National public broadcaster — TV, radio, online. Covers: - journalists - producers - technical - admin - corporate staff Band 1-9. Rates from October 2024.
Rates last updated 26 August 2026.
Full-time pay runs from $955.54 per week ($25.15 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,652.71 per week at the top, across 9 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Band 1 (entry)ABC Band 1 entry. Clerical, production assistant. | $955.54 | $25.15 |
| Band 2 (entry)ABC Band 2. Admin, research assistant, junior technician. | $1,171.13 | $30.82 |
| Band 3 (entry)ABC Band 3. Producer, journalist trainee, technical operator. | $1,401.83 | $36.89 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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.