⚖️ Fair Work Modern Award (MA000004)
General Retail Industry Pay Rates
Official minimum hourly rates, casual loading (+25%), and weekend penalties for shop assistants, department leads, and store managers under the Retail Award.
General Retail Award Pay Scale (MA000004)
Based on official General Retail Industry Award 2020 (2025–2026 Rates)
| Classification Band | Base Salary (AUD) | Super (12.0%) | Estimated Tax & Medicare | Net Take-Home Pay | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Employee Level 1 (Shop Assistant) FT: $25.65/hr | Casual (+25%): $32.06/hr | Sat: 125% | Sun: 150% | $50,684 | +$6,082 | -$6,767 | $43,917 | |
| Retail Employee Level 2 FT: $26.40/hr | Casual (+25%): $33.00/hr | Sat: 125% | Sun: 150% | $52,166 | +$6,260 | -$7,264 | $44,902 | |
| Retail Employee Level 3 FT: $27.10/hr | Casual (+25%): $33.88/hr | Sat: 125% | Sun: 150% | $53,550 | +$6,426 | -$7,727 | $45,823 | |
| Retail Employee Level 4 (Department Supervisor) FT: $28.15/hr | Casual (+25%): $35.19/hr | Sat: 125% | Sun: 150% | $55,624 | +$6,675 | -$8,422 | $47,202 | |
| Retail Employee Level 5 FT: $29.80/hr | Casual (+25%): $37.25/hr | Sat: 125% | Sun: 150% | $58,885 | +$7,066 | -$9,514 | $49,371 | |
| Retail Employee Level 6 (Store Manager) FT: $31.40/hr | Casual (+25%): $39.25/hr | Sat: 125% | Sun: 150% | $62,046 | +$7,446 | -$10,573 | $51,473 |
⚡ Modern Awards & Fair Work Rates
Overtime, Penalty Rates & Casual Loading Engine
Calculate weekend loadings (Saturday 1.5x, Sunday 2.0x), night shift penalties (15%), public holidays (2.5x), and 25% casual loadings.
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Shift Hours Logged (This Week)
Total Gross Pay (This Week)
$1,540.00
Effective Avg Rate: $36.67 / hr Ordinary Rate (1.0x): $35.00 / hr
Time-and-a-Half (1.5x): $52.50 / hr
Double Time (2.0x): $70.00 / hr
Public Holiday (2.5x): $87.50 / hr
🇦🇺 2025–2026 Tax Year Stage 3 Cuts Active
Calculate Retail Level 1 Take-Home Pay
Stage 3 Tax Cuts, 12% Superannuation Guarantee, and ATO Withholding Engine
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Advanced Adjustments (Salary Sacrifice & Hours)
Net Take-Home Pay
$ 43,917 / year in your pocket
Fortnightly Net $1,689
Weekly Net $845
Hourly Net (38h) $22.23
Gross Taxable Income $50,684
Total Income Tax (Stage 3) -$5,753
Medicare Levy (2.0%) -$1,014
Superannuation (12%) Paid by employer on top +$6,082
Effective Tax Rate: 13.4%
Marginal Tax Rate: 30%
❓ E-E-A-T Verified Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
What is the General Retail Industry Award Level 1 pay rate in 2025–2026?
Under the General Retail Industry Award (MA000004), a Level 1 shop assistant earns a base full-time hourly rate of $25.65 ($50,684/year). Casual retail employees receive $32.06/hr (including 25% casual loading).