{
  "slug": "general-retail",
  "code": "MA000004",
  "name": "General Retail Industry Award 2020",
  "shortLabel": "General Retail Award",
  "financialYear": "2026-27",
  "effectiveFrom": "2026-07-01",
  "published": "2026-06-24",
  "payGuideUrl": "https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages/pay-guides",
  "casualLoadingPct": 25,
  "source": "Derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides",
  "disclaimer": "Indicative minimum award rates for general information only, derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides. RosterElf is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Fair Work Ombudsman. Do not rely on this data for payroll decisions — rates depend on award coverage, enterprise agreements and individual circumstances and change periodically. Always verify against the current Fair Work pay guide before setting or paying wages. Provided without warranty; RosterElf Pty Ltd accepts no liability for reliance on it.",
  "classifications": [
    {
      "id": "Level 1",
      "label": "Retail employee level 1",
      "roles": "Entry-level: sales assistant, checkout, shelf filler",
      "weekly": 1056.8,
      "hourlyPermanent": 27.81,
      "hourlyCasual": 34.76,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 2",
      "label": "Retail employee level 2",
      "roles": "Some experience / responsibility (e.g. ordering)",
      "weekly": 1081,
      "hourlyPermanent": 28.45,
      "hourlyCasual": 35.56,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 3",
      "label": "Retail employee level 3",
      "roles": "Trade qualification or specialised duties",
      "weekly": 1097.8,
      "hourlyPermanent": 28.89,
      "hourlyCasual": 36.11,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 4",
      "label": "Retail employee level 4",
      "roles": "Supervisory / senior sales / department duties",
      "weekly": 1119.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 29.45,
      "hourlyCasual": 36.81,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 5",
      "label": "Retail employee level 5",
      "roles": "Supervisor of a section or small store",
      "weekly": 1165.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 30.66,
      "hourlyCasual": 38.33,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 6",
      "label": "Retail employee level 6",
      "roles": "Tradesperson / advanced specialised role",
      "weekly": 1182.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 31.11,
      "hourlyCasual": 38.89,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 7",
      "label": "Retail employee level 7",
      "roles": "Senior supervisor / coordinator",
      "weekly": 1241.4,
      "hourlyPermanent": 32.67,
      "hourlyCasual": 40.84,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 8",
      "label": "Retail employee level 8",
      "roles": "Manages a section/store, supervises staff",
      "weekly": 1291.8,
      "hourlyPermanent": 33.99,
      "hourlyCasual": 42.49,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    }
  ],
  "penalties": [
    {
      "id": "evening",
      "name": "Evening (Mon–Fri after 6pm)",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.25,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5
    },
    {
      "id": "saturday",
      "name": "Saturday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.25,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5
    },
    {
      "id": "sunday",
      "name": "Sunday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.75
    },
    {
      "id": "publicholiday",
      "name": "Public holiday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2.25,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2.5
    }
  ],
  "juniors": {
    "16": 0.5,
    "17": 0.6,
    "18": 0.7,
    "19": 0.8,
    "20": 0.9,
    "Under 16": 0.45
  },
  "apprentices": null,
  "allowances": [
    {
      "name": "Cold work allowance – 0°C and above",
      "amount": "$0.38 per hour"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cold work allowance – below 0°C",
      "amount": "$0.97 per hour"
    },
    {
      "name": "First aid allowance",
      "amount": "$14.55 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Laundry allowance",
      "amount": "$6.42 per week (full-time); $1.28 per shift (part-time/casual)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Liquor licence allowance",
      "amount": "$34.69 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Meal allowance – overtime",
      "amount": "$24.56 (+$22.27 when more than 4 hours of overtime is worked)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Vehicle allowance",
      "amount": "$1.00 per km"
    }
  ]
}