Coles hourly pay rates from July 2026 for every level, casual rates, junior rates by age and Sunday penalty rates, from the Coles Retail Enterprise Agreement 2024.
An adult Level 1 team member at Coles gets about $28.43 an hour, or $35.54 as a casual. A 16-year-old gets about $14.50.
Coles pay rates by level
| Level | Hourly | Casual hourly | Full-time week (38 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 team member | $28.43 | $35.54 | $1,080.34 |
| Level 2 team member | $29.11 | $36.39 | $1,106.18 |
| Level 3 team member | $29.56 | $36.95 | $1,123.28 |
| Level 4 team member | $30.15 | $37.69 | $1,145.70 |
| Level 5 team member | $31.37 | $39.21 | $1,192.06 |
| Level 6 team member | $31.84 | $39.80 | $1,209.92 |
Junior rates by age
Junior rates apply to all levels (clause A3.3).
| Age | % of adult rate | Hourly | Casual hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 | 46.5% | $13.22 | $16.52 |
| 16 | 51% | $14.50 | $18.12 |
| 17 | 61% | $17.34 | $21.68 |
| 18 | 71% | $20.19 | $25.23 |
| 19 | 80.5% | $22.89 | $28.61 |
| 20 and over | 100% | $28.43 | $35.54 |
Penalty rates
| When you work | Full-time and part-time | Casual (incl. 25% loading) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday 6pm–11pm | +25% | +50% |
| Saturday 7am–11pm | +25% | +50% |
| Sunday 9am–11pm | +50% | +75% |
| Public holidays | +125% | +150% |
Which agreement sets Coles pay
- Agreement: Coles Retail Enterprise Agreement 2024 (AG2024/1124, AE524516)
- Approved: 3 May 2024 ([2024] FWCFB 250); operates from 7 October 2024; nominal expiry 3 May 2028
- Covers: Coles supermarkets and Liquorland (wages-paid team members)
- Pay rises: by the Annual Wage Review percentage each July (clause 3.4). Rates here include 3.75% (July 2024), 3.5% (July 2025), 4.75% (July 2026).
Work out your take-home pay with the pay calculator or the weekly tax table. Other employers: Woolworths.
Common questions
How much does Coles pay per hour?
An adult Level 1 team member earns about $28.43 an hour from July 2026 ($35.54 as a casual), up to about $31.84 at Level 6 team member.
How much does Coles pay a 16 year old?
About $14.50 an hour (51% of the adult Level 1 team member rate), or $18.12 as a casual, before weekend penalties.
What is the Coles Sunday rate?
Base rate plus 50% for permanent staff and plus 75% for casuals (including the casual loading) between 9am and 11pm. For an adult Level 1 team member that's about $42.64 or $49.75 an hour.
When does Coles pay go up?
From the first full pay period after 1 July each year, by the percentage the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review gives the General Retail Industry Award (clause 3.4 of the agreement).
Are these the exact rates on my payslip?
They're calculated from the agreement: its base rates raised by 3.75% (July 2024), 3.5% (July 2025), 4.75% (July 2026), rounded to the cent. Your payslip may differ by a cent or two, and allowances, penalties and overtime are extra.
Sources: Coles Retail Enterprise Agreement 2024; Annual Wage Review increases: FWC Annual Wage Review 2023-24 decision; Fair Work Ombudsman, 2024-2025 Annual Wage Review; Annual Wage Review 2025-26 decision (2 June 2026). Not affiliated with Coles. Checked 2026-10-21. General information only.