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Australian Broadcasting Corporation enterprise agreement pay rates

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.

Who this agreement covers

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). National public broadcaster — TV, radio, online. Covers journalists, producers, technical, admin, and corporate staff. Band 1-9. Rates from October 2024.

Rates last updated 26 August 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE521150
Industry
Information Media and Telecommunications
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Union
MEAA / CPSU
Nominal expiry
1 October 2025

Minimum pay rates

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:

ClassificationWeekly (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.

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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.