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Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Pty Ltd enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Pty Ltd enterprise agreement (AE531031). 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.

Rates last updated 22 May 2026.

Agreement details

Code
AE531031
Industry
Pharmaceutical industry
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25.833%
Union
United Workers' Union (UWU)
Nominal expiry
24 September 2029

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,253.24 per week ($32.98 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,611.58 per week at the top, across 11 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Cleaner$1,253.24$32.98
Grade 1 Clerk - Standard clerical (Highest step)$1,537.10$40.45
Grade 1 Clerk - Standard clerical (Lowest step)$1,484.28$39.06

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.
  • 13 allowances (for example Meal Allowance, Night Shift Loading, First Aid Attendant Allowance).

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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.