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Pharmaceutical Award Pay Rates 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000069

Current hourly pay rates under the Pharmaceutical Award, effective from 1 July 2025. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.

ClassificationFT/PT HourlyCasual Hourly
Grade 1—on commencement$25.85/hr$32.31/hr
Grade 1—after 3 months$26.17/hr$32.71/hr
Grade 1—after 12 months$26.47/hr$33.09/hr
Grade 2$26.70/hr$33.38/hr
Grade 3$27.46/hr$34.33/hr
Grade 4$28.27/hr$35.34/hr

Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000069, effective 1 July 2025.

See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications

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