Storeworker grade 1 — on commencement pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Storeworker grade 1 — on commencement under the Storage Services and Wholesale Award (MA000084) from 1 July 2026: $1,029.10 a week full-time, $53,657 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $33.85 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 Storage Services and Wholesale Award. Each is listed here with its own weekly figure.
| Classification | Hourly | Weekly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale employee level 1 — on commencement | $27.08 | $1,029.10 | $53,657 |
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $27.08 | $1,029.10 | $53,657 |
| Casual (loading included) | $33.85 | — | — |
How this rate compares
This is the lowest adult rate in the Storage Services and Wholesale Award: rank 6 of 6 distinct hourly rates. One other classification is paid the same hourly rate.
The next rate up is Wholesale employee level 1 — after 3 months at $27.41 an hour, $0.33 (1.2%) higher than this classification.
It is $0.64 an hour (2.4%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44. That is within 5% of the legal floor for adult employees.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.23 (4.8%) from $25.85 on 30 June 2026 to $27.08, and the full-time weekly rate rose $46.70.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $27.08100% | $33.85125% |
| Saturday | $40.62150% | $47.39175% |
| Sunday | $54.16200% | $60.93225% |
| Public holiday | $67.70250% | $74.47275% |
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 | $33.85 | $135.40 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $47.39 | $379.12 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $60.93 | $487.44 |
| Total | $1,001.96 |
That week pays $1,001.96, which is $324.96 (48%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($677.00). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,029.10.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 2 Hours | $40.62 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 2 Hours | $54.16 | 200% |
| Sunday | $54.16 | 200% |
| Public Holiday | $67.70 | 250% |
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, MA000084, checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.