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General Retail award

Retail Employee Level 1 pay rate

The current General Retail Industry Award 2020 minimum for this classification, from the official Fair Work Commission data. Award clause 17.1.

Current minimum, hourly

$27.81/hr

History: $25.65 → $26.55 → $27.81 (now)

Source: Fair Work Commission Modern Award Pay Database, effective 2026-07-01, published 2026.

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Source: Fair Work Commission Modern Award Pay Database. Adult base rate only; casual loading, penalties and junior percentages are not included.

Identifies pay and roster items to review before payroll. General information only, not workplace relations or legal advice. The applicable modern award prevails. For authoritative guidance contact the Fair Work Ombudsman or a qualified adviser.