Retail Employee Level 5 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Retail Employee Level 5 under the General Retail Industry Award (MA000004) from 1 July 2026: $1,165.10 a week full-time, $60,748 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $38.33 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $30.66 | $1,165.10 | $60,748 |
| Casual (loading included) | $38.33 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 4th of 8 distinct adult hourly rates in the General Retail Industry Award.
The next rate up is Retail Employee Level 6 at $31.11 an hour, $0.45 (1.5%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Retail Employee Level 4 at $29.45 an hour, $1.21 (3.9%) lower.
It is $4.22 an hour (16%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.39 (4.7%) from $29.27 on 30 June 2026 to $30.66, and the full-time weekly rate rose $52.80.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $30.66100% | $38.33125% |
| Weekday eveningMonday to Friday after 6.00 pm | $38.33125% | $45.99150% |
| Saturday | $38.33125% | $45.99150% |
| Sunday | $45.99150% | $53.66175% |
| Public holiday | $68.99225% | $76.65250% |
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 | $38.33 | $153.32 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $45.99 | $367.92 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $53.66 | $429.28 |
| Total | $950.52 |
That week pays $950.52, which is $183.92 (24%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($766.60). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,165.10.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | $45.99 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | $61.32 | 200% |
| Sunday – all day | $61.32 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $76.65 | 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.