Storage & Wholesale Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020 (MA000084) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Storage & Wholesale Award
MA000084 · Warehousing
Common roles: Warehouse worker, Storeperson, Forklift operator, Picker packer, Inventory clerk
$27.08
Base rate/hr
$33.85
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Storage & Wholesale Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| Level 2 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
| Level 3 | $28.77 | $35.96 | $1,093.26 | $56,849.52 |
| Level 4 | $29.61 | $37.01 | $1,125.18 | $58,509.36 |
Penalty Rates — Storage & Wholesale Award
$40.62/hr
$54.16/hr
$67.70/hr
$31.14/hr
$35.20/hr
$40.62/hr
$54.16/hr
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 | $27.08/hr | $33.85/hr | $54.16/hr | $67.70/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 Storage & Wholesale Award
Storage & Wholesale Award (MA000084) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Enterprise agreements in warehousing
- CHEP Adelaide Metro (SA) Service Centre Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Metcash Trading Limited CSD Operations (WA) Enterprise Agreement 2025
- CHEP Altona (VIC) Service Centre Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Metcash Australian Liquor Marketers Tasmania Warehousing Agreement 2025
- Cold Logic Pty Ltd NewCold C41966 Crossdock Facility Enterprise Agreement
- CROSSDOCK DISTRIBUTION CENTRES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Storage & Wholesale Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Storage & Wholesale Award (MA000084), the Level 1 base rate is $27.08/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $33.85/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 $54.16/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 $67.70/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.
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