Storage & Wholesale Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020 (MA000084) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Last verified: 2 August 2026Storage & Wholesale Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday
$40.62/hr
1.5x base
Sunday
$54.16/hr
2x base
Public Holiday
$67.70/hr
2.5x base
Afternoon Shift
$31.14/hr
1.15x base
Night Shift
$35.20/hr
1.3x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$40.62/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$54.16/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($27.08/hr base). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Storage & Wholesale Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1.5x | Sunday 2x | Public Holiday 2.5x | Afternoon Shift 1.15x | Night Shift 1.3x | Overtime 1.5x | Overtime 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.08/hr | $40.62/hr | $54.16/hr | $67.70/hr | $31.14/hr | $35.20/hr | $40.62/hr | $54.16/hr |
| Level 2 | $27.97/hr | $41.96/hr | $55.94/hr | $69.93/hr | $32.17/hr | $36.36/hr | $41.96/hr | $55.94/hr |
| Level 3 | $28.77/hr | $43.16/hr | $57.54/hr | $71.93/hr | $33.09/hr | $37.40/hr | $43.16/hr | $57.54/hr |
| Level 4 | $29.61/hr | $44.42/hr | $59.22/hr | $74.03/hr | $34.05/hr | $38.49/hr | $44.42/hr | $59.22/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage & Wholesale Award | $27.08/hr | $54.16/hr (2x) | $67.70/hr (2.5x) |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $39.66/hr (1.5x) | $59.49/hr (2.25x) |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $41.71/hr (1.5x) | $69.52/hr (2.5x) |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $53.94/hr (2x) | $67.43/hr (2.5x) |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $53.34/hr (2x) | $66.68/hr (2.5x) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the penalty rates under the Storage & Wholesale Award?
The Storage & Wholesale Award (MA000084) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Afternoon Shift, Night Shift, Overtime (first 2 hours), Overtime (after 2 hours). Rates range from 1.15x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for warehousing workers?
Under the Storage & Wholesale Award, permanent employees receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $27.08/hr, this means $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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