Kmart hourly pay rates from July 2026 for every classification, casual and junior rates and evening, weekend and public holiday rates, from the Kmart National Agreement 2024.
An adult Retail Assistant at Kmart gets $27.96 an hour, or $34.95 as a casual. A 16-year-old gets about $13.98.
Kmart pay rates by classification
| Classification | Hourly | Casual hourly | Full-time week (38 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Assistant | $27.96 | $34.95 | $1,062.48 |
| Ride-on Trolley Collector | $28.60 | $35.75 | $1,086.80 |
| Clerical Administrator | $29.60 | $37.00 | $1,124.80 |
| Assistant Supervisor | $29.60 | $37.00 | $1,124.80 |
| Supervisor | $31.26 | $39.08 | $1,187.88 |
Penalty rates (Retail Assistant)
| When you work | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday after 6pm | $34.77 | $41.73 |
| Saturday | $34.77 | $41.73 |
| Sunday | $41.73 | $48.68 |
| Public holiday | $62.58 | $69.54 |
Junior rates
Team members under 20 get a percentage of the adult rate (20-year-olds get the full adult rate). Juniors working as a Clerical Administrator, Assistant Supervisor or Supervisor get the adult rate.
| Age | % of adult rate | Hourly | Casual hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 | 45% | $12.58 | $15.73 |
| 16 | 50% | $13.98 | $17.48 |
| 17 | 60% | $16.78 | $20.97 |
| 18 | 70% | $19.57 | $24.47 |
| 19 | 80% | $22.37 | $27.96 |
How Kmart pay is set
- Agreement: Kmart National Agreement 2024 (AE526796), approved 18 November 2024, operating from 10 March 2025, nominal expiry 17 November 2028.
- Base rate: the matching General Retail Industry Award adult rate after each July Annual Wage Review, plus 15 cents from July 2026 (clause 8.1.2).
- Other hours: until 1 July 2028, evenings, weekends and public holidays are paid at the award rate including penalties plus 1 cent.
- Classifications: Retail Assistant matches Retail Employee Level 1; Ride-on Trolley Collector Level 2; Clerical Administrator and Assistant Supervisor Level 4; Supervisor Level 6.
Other employers: Woolworths · Coles · Hungry Jack's. See also junior pay rates and the weekly tax table.
Common questions
How much does Kmart pay per hour?
An adult Retail Assistant at Kmart gets $27.96 an hour from July 2026 ($34.95 as a casual) for weekday daytime hours. That's the General Retail Award Level 1 rate plus 15 cents, as the agreement sets.
How much does Kmart pay a 16 year old?
About $13.98 an hour ($17.48 casual): 50% of the adult Retail Assistant rate. Team members 20 and over get the adult rate.
What is the Kmart Sunday rate?
$41.73 an hour for full-time and part-time Retail Assistants and $48.68 for casuals: the award Sunday rate plus 1 cent.
When does Kmart pay go up?
From the first full pay period on or after 1 July each year: the agreement adds 7c (2024), 10c (2025), 15c (2026), 20c (2027), 25c (2028) to the General Retail Award rate after that year's Annual Wage Review.
Are these the exact rates on my payslip?
They're worked out from the agreement's formula and the award rates in the Fair Work pay guide. Junior rates are the greater of a few methods in the agreement, so they can be a cent or two different.
Sources: Kmart National Agreement 2024; award rates from the Fair Work Ombudsman pay guide MA000004 (1 July 2026). Not affiliated with Kmart. Checked 2026-10-21. General information only.