Retail Employee Level 4 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Retail Employee Level 4 under the General Retail Industry Award (MA000004) from 1 July 2026: $1,119.10 a week full-time, $58,350 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $36.81 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $29.45 | $1,119.10 | $58,350 |
| Casual (loading included) | $36.81 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 5th of 8 distinct adult hourly rates in the General Retail Industry Award.
The next rate up is Retail Employee Level 5 at $30.66 an hour, $1.21 (4.1%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Retail Employee Level 3 at $28.89 an hour, $0.56 (1.9%) lower.
It is $3.01 an hour (11.4%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.33 (4.7%) from $28.12 on 30 June 2026 to $29.45, and the full-time weekly rate rose $50.70.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $29.45100% | $36.81125% |
| Weekday eveningMonday to Friday after 6.00 pm | $36.81125% | $44.18150% |
| Saturday | $36.81125% | $44.18150% |
| Sunday | $44.18150% | $51.54175% |
| Public holiday | $66.26225% | $73.63250% |
Resulting hourly rates as published in the Fair Work Commission’s Modern Awards Pay Database. Casual figures include the casual loading. Percentages are of the minimum hourly rate.
A week with weekend shifts
| Hours | Rate | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weekday hours | $36.81 | $147.24 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $44.18 | $353.44 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $51.54 | $412.32 |
| Total | $913.00 |
That week pays $913.00, which is $176.80 (24%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($736.20). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,119.10.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | $44.18 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | $58.90 | 200% |
| Sunday – all day | $58.90 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $73.63 | 250% |
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, MA000004, checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.