Pharmacy Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Pharmacy Industry Award 2020 (MA000012) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Pharmacy Award
MA000012 · Pharmacy
Common roles: Pharmacy assistant, Pharmacist, Dispensary technician, Retail pharmacy assistant, Pharmacy manager
$27.81
Base rate/hr
$34.76
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Pharmacy Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.81 | $34.76 | $1,056.78 | $54,952.56 |
| Level 2 | $28.45 | $35.56 | $1,081.10 | $56,217.20 |
| Level 3 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Level 4 | $30.66 | $38.33 | $1,165.08 | $60,584.16 |
| Pharmacist | $41.74 | $52.18 | $1,586.12 | $82,478.24 |
| Experienced | $45.72 | $57.15 | $1,737.36 | $90,342.72 |
Penalty Rates — Pharmacy Award
$34.76/hr
$41.71/hr
$62.57/hr
$41.71/hr
$55.62/hr
Break Rules — Pharmacy Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | None | None | No |
| 5–7.6 hours | 30 min | None | No |
| 7.6–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Award | $27.81/hr | $34.76/hr | $41.71/hr | $62.57/hr |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $39.66/hr | $59.49/hr |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $34.76/hr | $41.71/hr | $62.57/hr |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $33.71/hr | $53.94/hr | $67.43/hr |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $33.34/hr | $53.34/hr | $66.68/hr |
More on the Pharmacy Award
Pharmacy Award (MA000012) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Enterprise agreements in pharmacy
- National Pharmacies Retail Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Lipa Pharmaceuticals Limited – Employee Collective Agreement 2025 - 2028
- HPS (Pharmacy Managers, Pharmacists in Charge and Pharmacists) and Professional Pharmacists Australia Enterprise Agreement 2024
- Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Pty Ltd NSW Enterprise Agreement 2025
- Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Pty Ltd NSW Enterprise Agreement 2025
- Linfox and UWU (Pharmaceutical and Healthcare) National Distribution Centres Agreement 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pharmacy Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Pharmacy Award (MA000012), the Level 1 base rate is $27.81/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $34.76/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Pharmacy Award?
Permanent employees under the Pharmacy Award receive 1.5x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $41.71/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Pharmacy Award?
Public holiday work under the Pharmacy Award is paid at 2.25x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $62.57/hr.
Who is covered by the Pharmacy Award?
The Pharmacy Award covers employees in the pharmacy industry. Common job titles include Pharmacy assistant, Pharmacist, Dispensary technician, Retail pharmacy assistant, Pharmacy manager.
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