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DTI WA Rail enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the DTI WA Rail enterprise agreement (AE530008). 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 10 September 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE530008
Industry
Building, metal and civil construction industries
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%
Nominal expiry
15 August 2028

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,315.56 per week ($34.62 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,125.34 per week at the top, across 7 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
RW1Entry Level Rail Worker/Labourer Entrant into Rail work (0-12 months rail worker experience) General Rail Construction and Maintenance Labouring Basic hand tool operation Genera...$1,315.56$34.62
RW2Intermediate Rail Worker 12 months Rail Worker experience Knowledge of rail components and procedures Able to recognise basic quality deviations and faults Able to competently o...$1,470.60$38.70
RW3Advanced Rail Worker At least 2-3 years Rail Worker experience Able to perform work beyond the skills and operate a wider range of small tools and equipment than an RW2 Employee...$1,548.50$40.75

The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.

What else it sets

  • 15 allowances (for example Flat Allowances / 16.2 (c) / Local Living / Flat per day, 15.1 (a) / Private Vehicle / Flat per day, and appointed by the Employer to be a first aid officer will receive an allowance of $20.92 per week worked, while a current first aid qualification is mai).

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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.