Real Estate Industry Award pay rates from 1 July 2026: minimum weekly and hourly rates for associates, representatives, supervisors and in-charge staff, casual and public holiday rates, junior rates, the commission-only rules, and take-home pay in 2026–27.
A real estate representative (Level 2) earns at least $1,119.10 a week ($29.45 an hour), about $58,193 a year before commission. A new associate starts at $26.59 an hour. Open in the pay calculator.
Real Estate Award pay rates
| Level | Hourly | Casual hourly | Weekly | Year (52 weeks) | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (associate), first 12 months | $26.59 | $33.24 | $1,010.60 | $52,551 | $1,747 |
| Level 1 (associate), after 12 months | $28.00 | $35.00 | $1,063.90 | $55,323 | $1,818 |
| Level 2 (representative) | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193 | $1,891 |
| Level 3 (supervisory) | $32.39 | $40.49 | $1,231.00 | $64,012 | $2,040 |
| Level 4 (in-charge) | $33.88 | $42.35 | $1,287.30 | $66,940 | $2,115 |
Full-time weekly rate for 38 hours, before commission or bonuses. Take-home pay is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27.
Commission-only employment
- Only Level 2 and above, full-time, with a written commission agreement, among other conditions in clause 16.7.
- The arrangement should let the salesperson earn 125% or more of the annual minimum for their level.
- To start on commission only, they must have earned at least that much (including commission) in a 12-month period in the last 3 years, unless they ran their own real estate business in that time.
| Level | Annual minimum (52 weeks) | Commission-only threshold (125%) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 (representative) | $58,193 | $72,742 |
| Level 3 (supervisory) | $64,012 | $80,015 |
| Level 4 (in-charge) | $66,940 | $83,674 |
Thresholds worked out as 125% of the weekly minimum × 52; check clause 16.7 of the award for the exact rules.
Public holiday rates
| Level | Public holiday (full-time and part-time) |
|---|---|
| Level 1 (associate), first 12 months | $53.18 |
| Level 1 (associate), after 12 months | $56.00 |
| Level 2 (representative) | $58.90 |
| Level 3 (supervisory) | $64.78 |
| Level 4 (in-charge) | $67.76 |
Junior rates (Level 1, first 12 months)
| Age | % of adult rate | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Under 19 | 60% | $606.36 |
| 19 | 70% | $707.42 |
| 20 | 80% | $808.48 |
How it works
- The Real Estate Industry Award 2020 covers employers in the real estate industry and their employees.
- Your employer must tell you your classification in writing when you start.
- Casuals get a 25% loading. Super is paid on top.
Common questions
What is the Real Estate Award pay rate?
From 1 July 2026, a Level 1 associate starts on $1,010.60 a week ($26.59 an hour), rising after 12 months. A Level 2 sales or property management representative gets at least $1,119.10 a week, about $58,193 a year.
Can a real estate agent be paid commission only?
Only if they're Level 2 or higher, full time, have a written agreement, and meet the award's minimum income threshold: at least 125% of their classification's annual minimum in a 12-month period in the last 3 years ($72,742 at Level 2). Juniors, part-timers and casuals can't be commission-only.
What is the casual rate?
$33.24 an hour for a new associate up to $42.35 at Level 4, including the 25% casual loading.
What do juniors get?
60% of the adult rate under 19, 70% at 19 and 80% at 20.
When do the rates go up?
Each year from the first full pay period on or after 1 July. Next: 1 July 2027 (Annual Wage Review).
See also the bonus tax calculator for commission payments, Clerks Award pay and salary after tax.
Source: Fair Work Ombudsman pay guide and award text (clauses 14.4 and 16.7), Real Estate Industry Award 2020 [MA000106], rates from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. Take-home pay: ATO tax rates. Checked 2026-10-22. General information only.