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Cochlear Limited enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Cochlear Limited enterprise agreement (AE532763). 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

Cochlear Limited -- hearing-implant/cochlear-implant medical device manufacturer (ABN 96 002 618 073, ACN 002 618 073, NSW public company; verified via ABR Lookup and FWC index).

Rates last updated 14 July 2026.

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Agreement details

Code

AE532763

Industry

Manufacturing and associated industries

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Union

Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU)

Nominal expiry

4 May 2030

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Cochlear Limited. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,149.12 per week ($30.24 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,831.60 per week at the top, across 7 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Manufacturing Operator (first 12 months)Manufacturing Operator, first 12 months in role, $37.03/hr (Schedule A, 'From 1 July 2026' column). Progresses to Skilled Manufacturing Operator after 12 months (Schedule A, Cla...	$1,407.14	$37.03
Material HandlerMaterial Handler, $30.24/hr (Schedule A, 'From 1 July 2026' column). Packs/unpacks/delivers items, monitors stock and inventory, incidental support activities (cl 4, Schedule A).	$1,149.12	$30.24
Production CoordinatorProduction Coordinator, $43.22/hr (Schedule A, 'From 1 July 2026' column) -- same rate as Technical Manufacturing Operator but distinct classification: manages material scrap st...	$1,642.36	$43.22

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.
3 allowances (for example Cleanroom Allowance, Motor Vehicle Allowance, First Aid 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.