Retail Award Cheat Sheet 2026–27
MA000004 · For shops & retail chains · Minimum rates
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Rates effective2026-07-01
Next review2027-07-01
Casual loading25%
Super12%

Base hourly rates (adult, full-time)

Retail Employee Level 1$27.81
Retail Employee Level 2$28.45
Retail Employee Level 3$28.89
Retail Employee Level 4$29.45
Retail Employee Level 5$30.66
Retail Employee Level 6$31.11
Retail Employee Level 7$32.67
Retail Employee Level 8$33.99

8 rate levels shown from 8 adult full-time classifications. Casuals: add 25% loading to the base rate.

Minimum engagement

Part time3 hrs min/shift
Casual3 hrs min/shift

Penalties, loadings & overtime

Saturday (FT/PT)125%
Saturday (casual)150%
Sunday (FT/PT)150%
Sunday (casual)175%
Public holiday (FT/PT)225%
Public holiday (casual)250%
Evening Mon–Fri Loading+25%
Overtime First 3hrs150%
Overtime After 3hrs200%
Sunday Overtime200%
Public Holiday Overtime250%

Casual penalty percentages already include the 25% casual loading — never stack them.

Common allowances

Cold work allowance (0°C and above)$0.38 per hour
Cold work allowance (below 0°C)$0.97 per hour
District allowance – Broken Hill$1.26 per hour
First aid allowance$14.55 per week
Laundry allowance (full-time employees)$6.42 per week
Laundry allowance (part-time or casual employees)$1.28 per shift
Sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide MA000004. Minimum entitlements only — check the award for conditions. Full tables & instant answers: fitzhr.com/retail

This is the condensed reference — the full classification tables live at Retail Award pay rates and the complete rules at the Retail Award guide. For the exact rate for any classification, employment type or shift, ask Fitz — free, no card required.