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BWS Pay Rates 2026: Casual, Junior & Weekend Pay

BWS hourly rates 2026 — casual loading, junior rates, weekend and public holiday penalties under the General Retail Industry Award.

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BWS award coverage

BWS (Beer Wine Spirits, owned by Endeavour Group) is covered by the General Retail Industry Award (MA000004). Most BWS team members work casual or part-time.

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BWS hourly rates 2026

From 1 July 2025:

  • Level 1: $27.81/hr permanent / $34.76/hr casual
  • Level 2 (experienced): $28.45/hr / $35.56/hr

RSA is mandatory. Cost of RSA is sometimes reimbursed — ask your store manager.

Junior rates at BWS

BWS hires from 18 (legal age to handle alcohol). Most junior workers are 18-20:

  • 18: $19.47/hr (70%)
  • 19: $22.25/hr (80%)
  • 20: $25.03/hr (90%)

Weekend and penalty pay

Permanent Level 1:

  • Saturday: $34.76/hr
  • Sunday: $41.71/hr
  • Public holiday: $62.57/hr

Casual penalty rates apply on the casual base, not on the permanent base.

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