Pharmacy intern — 1st half of training pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Pharmacy intern — 1st half of training under the Pharmacy Industry Award (MA000012) from 1 July 2026: $1,291.50 a week full-time, $67,339 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $42.49 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $33.99 | $1,291.50 | $67,339 |
| Casual (loading included) | $42.49 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 2nd of 6 distinct adult hourly rates in the Pharmacy Industry Award.
The next rate up is Pharmacy intern — 2nd half of training at $35.14 an hour, $1.15 (3.4%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Pharmacy assistant level 4 at $30.66 an hour, $3.33 (9.8%) lower.
It is $7.55 an hour (28.6%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44. That is more than a quarter above the legal floor for adult employees.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.55 (4.8%) from $32.44 on 30 June 2026 to $33.99, and the full-time weekly rate rose $58.60.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday - 8.00 am to 7.00 pm | $33.99100% | $42.49125% |
| Weekday eveningOrdinary hours Monday to Friday - Evening 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm | $42.49125% | $50.99150% |
| SaturdayBetween 8.00 am and 6.00 pm | $42.49125% | $50.99150% |
| SundayBetween 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | $50.99150% | $59.48175% |
| Public holidayS - All day | $76.48225% | $84.98250% |
| Saturday - Between 7.00 am and 8.00 am | $67.98200% | $76.48225% |
| Ordinary hours Monday to Friday - Morning 7.00 am to 8.00 am | $50.99150% | $59.48175% |
| Saturday - Between 6.00 pm and 9.00 pm | $50.99150% | $59.48175% |
| Saturday - Between 9.00 pm and midnight | $59.48175% | $67.98200% |
| Ordinary hours Monday to Friday - Evening 9.00 pm to midnight | $50.99150% | $59.48175% |
| Sunday - Before 7.00 am and after 9.00 pm | $67.98200% | $76.48225% |
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 | $42.49 | $169.96 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $50.99 | $407.92 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $59.48 | $475.84 |
| Total | $1,053.72 |
That week pays $1,053.72, which is $203.92 (24%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($849.80). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,291.50.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 2 hours | $50.99 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 2 hours | $67.98 | 200% |
| Sunday | $67.98 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $84.98 | 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.