Retail Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the General Retail Industry Award 2020 (MA000004) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Retail Award
MA000004 · Retail
Common roles: Shop assistant, Retail manager, Cashier, Shelf stocker, Visual merchandiser
$27.81
Base rate/hr
$34.76
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Retail 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 | $28.89 | $36.11 | $1,097.82 | $57,086.64 |
| Level 4 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Level 5 | $30.66 | $38.33 | $1,165.08 | $60,584.16 |
| Level 6 | $31.11 | $38.89 | $1,182.18 | $61,473.36 |
| Level 7 | $32.67 | $40.84 | $1,241.46 | $64,555.92 |
| Level 8 | $33.99 | $42.49 | $1,291.62 | $67,164.24 |
Penalty Rates — Retail Award
$34.76/hr
$41.71/hr
$62.57/hr
$34.76/hr
$41.71/hr
$55.62/hr
Break Rules — Retail Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 4 hours | None | None | No |
| 4–5 hours | None | 10 min | Yes |
| 5–7 hours | 30 min | 10 min | No |
| 7–10 hours | 60 min | 10 min | No |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | No |
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail 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 |
| 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 Retail Award
Retail Award (MA000004) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Enterprise agreements in retail
- National Pharmacies Retail Enterprise Agreement 2026
- MilkCo and UWU Dairy Beverage Centre Enterprise Agreement 2026
- HEINEMANN OCEANIA PTY LTD ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2026
- Cold Logic Pty Ltd Woolworths Sydney Banana Rooms C12703 Enterprise Agreement
- Metcash Trading Limited South Australia Food & Liquor Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Haigh's Chocolates Retail Enterprise Agreement 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Retail Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Retail Award (MA000004), 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 Retail Award?
Permanent employees under the Retail 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 Retail Award?
Public holiday work under the Retail Award is paid at 2.25x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $62.57/hr.
Who is covered by the Retail Award?
The Retail Award covers employees in the retail industry. Common job titles include Shop assistant, Retail manager, Cashier, Shelf stocker, Visual merchandiser, Store manager.
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