General Retail night and late pay rates 2026–27
Weekday evening (after 6pm): casual Retail Level 1 is $41.72 an hour.
Casual
| When | Retail Level 1 | Retail Level 2 | Retail Level 3 | Retail Level 4 | Retail Level 5 | Retail Level 6 | Retail Level 7 | Retail Level 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday evening (after 6pm) | $41.72 | $42.68 | $43.34 | $44.18 | $45.99 | $46.67 | $49.01 | $50.99 |
Full-time and part-time
| When | Retail Level 1 | Retail Level 2 | Retail Level 3 | Retail Level 4 | Retail Level 5 | Retail Level 6 | Retail Level 7 | Retail Level 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday evening (after 6pm) | $34.76 | $35.56 | $36.11 | $36.81 | $38.33 | $38.89 | $40.84 | $42.49 |
Juniors (casual and permanent)
| Age | Of adult rate | Casual | Full or part-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 | 45% | $18.77 | $15.64 |
| 16 | 50% | $20.87 | $17.39 |
| 17 | 60% | $25.04 | $20.86 |
| 18 | 70% | $29.21 | $24.34 |
| 19 | 80% | $33.38 | $27.81 |
| 20, with this employer 6 months or less | 90% | $37.55 | $31.29 |
| 20, with this employer over 6 months | 100% | $41.72 | $34.76 |
Retail Level 1. Junior rates apply to Retail Levels 1 to 3 only.
All General Retail Award rates
Common questions
What is the night and late rate for a casual Retail Level 1?
$41.72 an hour (Weekday evening (after 6pm), adult, 2026–27).
Do juniors get penalty rates too?
Yes. Juniors get the same penalty percentages, applied to the junior rate for their age.