PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE528549
This page lists the pay rates in the Essential Energy enterprise agreement (AE528549). 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.
Essential Energy — electricity distributor for regional and rural NSW (95% of NSW land area, ~860,000 customers). Pay Points 1-18. Rates from 1 July 2024.
Rates last updated 22 May 2026.
Full-time pay runs from $722.16 per week ($20.06 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,650.24 per week at the top, across 9 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 1: EntryEssential Energy entry level. Trainee, labourer. | $722.16 | $20.06 |
| Pay Point 3: OperatorQualified operator, plant attendant. | $1,015.56 | $28.21 |
| Pay Point 5: TradespersonQualified electrical tradesperson, lineworker. | $1,176.84 | $32.69 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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Check my payRates 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.