Pay & Wages
The Good Guys Pay Rates 2026: Casual, Sales & Commission
The Good Guys sales team pay 2026 — base hourly rates, casual loading, weekend penalties, and commission structure under the General Retail Industry Award.
The Good Guys award coverage
The Good Guys (owned by JB Hi-Fi Group) is covered by the General Retail Industry Award (MA000004). Sales staff typically earn an hourly base plus commission on category sales.
Base hourly rates
Adult rates from 1 July 2025:
- Level 1: $27.81/hr permanent / $34.76/hr casual
- Level 2: $28.45/hr permanent / $35.56/hr casual
- Level 3: $28.89/hr permanent / $36.11/hr casual
Commission, where paid, is on top of these rates and cannot be used to absorb the award minimum.
Penalty rates and weekend pay
Permanent Level 1:
- Saturday: $34.76/hr
- Sunday: $41.71/hr
- Public holiday: $62.57/hr
Junior rates
Under 21 percentages of adult Level 1:
- 17: $16.69/hr (60%)
- 18: $19.47/hr (70%)
- 19: $22.25/hr (80%)
- 20: $25.03/hr (90%)
If your Good Guys pay looks short
Ask payroll for the breakdown showing how your hourly rate, weekend penalties, and commission stack against award minimums. Use our back-pay calculator to test the math. Underpayments are recoverable six years back through the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94.
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