15 Year Old Warehouse Worker Pay Rate 2026-27
How junior pay works for a 15 year old warehouse worker under the Storage & Wholesale Award, with the award-free floor, casual loading and penalty rates.
Last verified: 3 September 2026A 15 year old warehouse worker is paid a junior percentage of $27.08/hr (adult Level 1)
The Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020 sets junior rates by age, but the FWC pay database does not publish that schedule as separate rows, so we do not quote a figure. The floor for any 15 year old is the award-free minimum of $9.73/hr ($12.16/hr casual).
Award & classification
Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020
MA000084
Level 1 — General warehouse hand
Percentage set by the award
Penalty rates at age 15
| When | Multiplier | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday (ordinary hours) | 1x | junior base × multiplier |
| Saturday | 1.5x | junior base × multiplier |
| Sunday | 2x | junior base × multiplier |
| Public holiday | 2.5x | junior base × multiplier |
| Evening (after 7pm) | 1.15x | junior base × multiplier |
When I turn 16
Junior rates step up on each birthday under the Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020 until the adult rate applies. Rate increases for adults come from the annual Fair Work Commission wage review (usually effective July).
Related resources
Warehouse Worker rate by age
Frequently asked questions
How much should a 15 year old warehouse worker get paid?
The Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020 pays juniors a percentage of the adult rate ($27.08/hr at Level 1). The FWC pay database does not publish that schedule as separate rows, so check the award's junior rates clause. Whatever the award says, a 15 year old can never be paid less than the award-free minimum of $9.73/hr.
What is the casual rate for a 15 year old warehouse worker?
Casuals get a 25% loading on top of the junior base rate. Once you know your junior percentage under the Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020, multiply the base rate by 1.25.
When will a 15 year old warehouse worker's pay go up?
Junior rates step up on each birthday until the adult rate applies. Check the Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020 for the percentage at 16.
Do 15 year old warehouse workers get penalty rates?
Yes. Penalty rates apply to the junior base rate: Saturdays 1.5x, Sundays 2x and public holidays 2.5x under the Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020.
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