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Pharmacy Award Pay Rates 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000012

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

ClassificationFT/PT HourlyCasual Hourly
Pharmacy Assistant Level 1$26.55/hr$33.19/hr
Pharmacy Assistant Level 2$27.16/hr$33.95/hr
Pharmacy Assistant Level 3$28.12/hr$35.15/hr
Pharmacy Assistant Level 4$29.27/hr$36.59/hr
Pharmacy Intern (1st half)$31.05/hr$38.81/hr
Pharmacy Intern (2nd half)$32.11/hr$40.14/hr
Pharmacist$38.14/hr$47.68/hr
Experienced Pharmacist$41.78/hr$52.23/hr
Pharmacist in Charge$42.76/hr$53.45/hr
Pharmacist Manager$47.65/hr$59.56/hr

Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000012, effective 1 July 2025.

See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications

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