Retail Award Pay Rates 2025
Last updated: March 2026 · Rates effective 1 July 2025
Current hourly pay rates under the General Retail Industry Award 2020, effective from 1 July 2025. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.
| Classification | Level | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Employee Level 1 | 1 | $26.55 | $33.19 |
| Retail Employee Level 2 | 2 | $27.16 | $33.95 |
| Retail Employee Level 3 | 3 | $27.58 | $34.47 |
| Retail Employee Level 4 | 4 | $28.12 | $35.15 |
| Retail Employee Level 5 | 5 | $29.27 | $36.59 |
| Retail Employee Level 6 | 6 | $29.70 | $37.13 |
| Retail Employee Level 7 | 7 | $31.19 | $38.99 |
| Retail Employee Level 8 | 8 | $32.45 | $40.56 |
Source: Fair Work Ombudsman pay guide for MA000004. Rates are updated annually following the Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review, typically effective from 1 July.
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