Pharmacy assistant level 2 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Pharmacy assistant level 2 under the Pharmacy Industry Award (MA000012) from 1 July 2026: $1,081.00 a week full-time, $56,363 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $35.56 an hour, loading included.
This rate also applies to
The pay database sets the same hourly, casual, penalty and overtime rates for one other classification in the Pharmacy Industry Award. Each is listed here with its own weekly figure.
| Classification | Hourly | Weekly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy student — 2nd year of course | $28.45 | $1,081.00 | $56,363 |
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $28.45 | $1,081.00 | $56,363 |
| Casual (loading included) | $35.56 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 5th of 6 distinct adult hourly rates in the Pharmacy Industry Award. One other classification is paid the same hourly rate.
The next rate up is Pharmacy assistant level 3 at $29.45 an hour, $1.00 (3.5%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Pharmacy assistant level 1 at $27.81 an hour, $0.64 (2.2%) lower.
It is $2.01 an hour (7.6%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.29 (4.7%) from $27.16 on 30 June 2026 to $28.45, and the full-time weekly rate rose $49.00.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday - 8.00 am to 7.00 pm | $28.45100% | $35.56125% |
| Weekday eveningOrdinary hours Monday to Friday - Evening 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm | $35.56125% | $42.68150% |
| SaturdayBetween 8.00 am and 6.00 pm | $35.56125% | $42.68150% |
| SundayBetween 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | $42.68150% | $49.79175% |
| Public holidayS - All day | $64.01225% | $71.13250% |
| Saturday - Between 7.00 am and 8.00 am | $56.90200% | $64.01225% |
| Ordinary hours Monday to Friday - Morning 7.00 am to 8.00 am | $42.68150% | $49.79175% |
| Saturday - Between 6.00 pm and 9.00 pm | $42.68150% | $49.79175% |
| Saturday - Between 9.00 pm and midnight | $49.79175% | $56.90200% |
| Ordinary hours Monday to Friday - Evening 9.00 pm to midnight | $42.68150% | $49.79175% |
| Sunday - Before 7.00 am and after 9.00 pm | $56.90200% | $64.01225% |
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 | $35.56 | $142.24 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $42.68 | $341.44 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $49.79 | $398.32 |
| Total | $882.00 |
That week pays $882.00, which is $170.80 (24%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($711.20). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,081.00.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 2 hours | $42.68 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 2 hours | $56.90 | 200% |
| Sunday | $56.90 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $71.13 | 250% |
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, MA000012, checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.