Storage & Wholesale Award Pay Rates 2025-26
All pay rates under the Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020 (MA000084) for 2025-26, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Last verified: 1 July 2025Storage & Wholesale Award
MA000084 · Warehousing
Common roles: Warehouse worker, Storeperson, Forklift operator, Picker packer, Inventory clerk
$24.10
Base rate/hr
$30.13
Casual rate/hr
Classification Pay Rates — Storage & Wholesale Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $24.10 | $30.13 | $915.80 | $47,621.60 |
| Level 2 | $24.93 | $31.16 | $947.34 | $49,261.68 |
| Level 3 | $25.62 | $32.03 | $973.56 | $50,625.12 |
| Level 4 | $26.40 | $33.00 | $1,003.20 | $52,166.40 |
Penalty Rates — Storage & Wholesale Award
Saturday
$36.15/hr
1.5x base
Sunday
$48.20/hr
2x base
Public Holiday
$60.25/hr
2.5x base
Afternoon Shift
$27.72/hr
1.15x base
Night Shift
$31.33/hr
1.3x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$36.15/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$48.20/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($24.10/hr base).View full penalty rate table →
Break Rules — Storage & Wholesale Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | None | None | No |
| 5–8 hours | 30 min | None | No |
| 8–10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage & Wholesale Award | $24.10/hr | $30.13/hr | $48.20/hr | $60.25/hr |
| Hospitality Award | $24.10/hr | $30.13/hr | $36.15/hr | $54.23/hr |
| Retail Award | $24.10/hr | $30.13/hr | $36.15/hr | $60.25/hr |
| Clerks Award | $24.10/hr | $30.13/hr | $48.20/hr | $60.25/hr |
| Building Award | $24.10/hr | $30.13/hr | $48.20/hr | $60.25/hr |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Storage & Wholesale Award pay rate for 2025-26?
Under the Storage & Wholesale Award (MA000084), the Level 1 base rate is $24.10/hr from 1 July 2025. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $30.13/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Storage & Wholesale Award?
Permanent employees under the Storage & Wholesale Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $48.20/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Storage & Wholesale Award?
Public holiday work under the Storage & Wholesale Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $60.25/hr.
Who is covered by the Storage & Wholesale Award?
The Storage & Wholesale Award covers employees in the warehousing industry. Common job titles include Warehouse worker, Storeperson, Forklift operator, Picker packer, Inventory clerk, Warehouse supervisor.
General information and estimates only — not legal, financial, or tax advice. Always verify with the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified professional.
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