Woolworths hourly pay rates from July 2026 for every level, casual rates, junior rates by age and Sunday penalty rates, from the Woolworths Australian Food Group Agreement 2024.
An adult Store Team Member Level 1 at Woolworths gets about $28.26 an hour, or $35.33 as a casual. A 16-year-old gets about $14.13.
Woolworths pay rates by level
| Level | Hourly | Casual hourly | Full-time week (38 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store Team Member Level 1 | $28.26 | $35.33 | $1,073.88 |
| Store Team Member Level 2 | $28.90 | $36.12 | $1,098.20 |
| Store Team Member Level 3 | $29.35 | $36.69 | $1,115.30 |
| Store Team Member Level 4 | $29.93 | $37.41 | $1,137.34 |
| Store Team Member Level 5 | $31.15 | $38.94 | $1,183.70 |
| Store Team Member Level 6 | $31.77 | $39.71 | $1,207.26 |
Junior rates by age
Junior rates apply to Store Team Member Level 1 (and Clerical Assistant Level 1).
| Age | % of adult rate | Hourly | Casual hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 and under | 50% | $14.13 | $17.66 |
| 17 | 60% | $16.96 | $21.20 |
| 18 | 70% | $19.78 | $24.73 |
| 19 | 80% | $22.61 | $28.26 |
| 20 and over | 100% | $28.26 | $35.33 |
Penalty rates
| When you work | Full-time and part-time | Casual (incl. 25% loading) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday 7am–6pm | Base rate | Base + 25% |
| Monday to Friday 6pm–11pm | +25% | +50% |
| Saturday 7am–11pm | +25% | +50% |
| Sunday 9am–11pm | +50% | +75% |
| Sunday midnight–9am and 11pm–midnight | +100% | +125% |
| Monday to Saturday 11pm–7am (first 3 hours) | +50% | +75% |
Which agreement sets Woolworths pay
- Agreement: Woolworths Australian Food Group Agreement 2024 (AG2024/2300, AE525523)
- Approved: 22 July 2024 ([2024] FWCFB 314); operates from 21 October 2024; nominal expiry 17 April 2028
- Covers: Woolworths supermarkets and Metro stores (store team members)
- Pay rises: by the Annual Wage Review percentage each July (clause 4.3). Rates here include 3.5% (July 2025), 4.75% (July 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Woolworths pay per hour?
An adult Store Team Member Level 1 earns about $28.26 an hour from July 2026 ($35.33 as a casual), up to about $31.77 at Store Team Member Level 6.
How much does Woolworths pay a 16 year old?
About $14.13 an hour (50% of the adult Store Team Member Level 1 rate), or $17.66 as a casual, before weekend penalties.
What is the Woolworths 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 Store Team Member Level 1 that's about $42.39 or $49.46 an hour.
When does Woolworths 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 4.3 of the agreement).
Are these the exact rates on my payslip?
They're calculated from the agreement: its base rates raised by 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: Woolworths Australian Food Group Agreement 2024; Annual Wage Review increases: Fair Work Ombudsman, 2024-2025 Annual Wage Review; Annual Wage Review 2025-26 decision (2 June 2026). Not affiliated with Woolworths. Checked 2026-10-21. General information only.