Retail Employee Level 7 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Retail Employee Level 7 under the General Retail Industry Award (MA000004) from 1 July 2026: $1,241.40 a week full-time, $64,727 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $40.84 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $32.67 | $1,241.40 | $64,727 |
| Casual (loading included) | $40.84 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 2nd of 8 distinct adult hourly rates in the General Retail Industry Award.
The next rate up is Retail Employee Level 8 at $33.99 an hour, $1.32 (4%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Retail Employee Level 6 at $31.11 an hour, $1.56 (4.8%) lower.
It is $6.23 an hour (23.6%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.48 (4.7%) from $31.19 on 30 June 2026 to $32.67, and the full-time weekly rate rose $56.30.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $32.67100% | $40.84125% |
| Weekday eveningMonday to Friday after 6.00 pm | $40.84125% | $49.01150% |
| Saturday | $40.84125% | $49.01150% |
| Sunday | $49.01150% | $57.17175% |
| Public holiday | $73.51225% | $81.68250% |
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 | $40.84 | $163.36 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $49.01 | $392.08 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $57.17 | $457.36 |
| Total | $1,012.80 |
That week pays $1,012.80, which is $196.00 (24%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($816.80). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,241.40.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | $49.01 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | $65.34 | 200% |
| Sunday – all day | $65.34 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $81.68 | 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.