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Wool Storage, Sampling and Testing Award pay rates 2026–27
The minimum hourly rates and penalty rates under the Wool Storage, Sampling and Testing Award 2020 [MA000044], in force from 1 July 2026. The lowest adult rate is $23.98 an hour, or $29.98 for casuals.
Minimum hourly rates
Adult rates per hour. The casual rate includes the casual loading. Junior, apprentice and trainee rates are set separately in the award.
| Classification | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Wool Storage—Level 1 (1Jul24-31Dec24) | $23.98 | $29.98 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 1 (Wool Storage) (1Jul24-31Dec24) | $23.98 | $29.98 |
| Wool Testing—Level 1 (first 3 months) | $26.00 | $32.50 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 1 (Wool Testing)—First 3 months | $26.00 | $32.50 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 1 (Wool Storage)—First 3 months | $26.00 | $32.50 |
| Skin and Hide Stores—Level 1 (first 3 months) | $26.00 | $32.50 |
| Wool Storage—Level 1 (first 3 months) | $26.00 | $32.50 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 1 (Skin and Hide Stores)—First 3 months | $26.00 | $32.50 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 1 (Wool Storage)—After 3 months | $26.44 | $33.05 |
| Wool Storage—Level 1 (after 3 months) | $26.44 | $33.05 |
| Wool Testing—Level 1 (after 3 months) | $26.49 | $33.11 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 1 (Wool Testing)—After 3 months | $26.49 | $33.11 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 1 (Skin and Hide Stores)—After 3 months up until 12 months | $26.49 | $33.11 |
| Skin and Hide Stores—Level 1 (after 3 months) | $26.49 | $33.11 |
| Skin and Hide Stores—Level 1 (after 12 months) | $26.98 | $33.73 |
| Wool Storage—Level 2 | $26.98 | $33.73 |
| Wool Testing—Level 2 | $26.98 | $33.73 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 1 (Skin and Hide Stores)—After 12 months | $26.98 | $33.73 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 2 (Wool Storage) | $26.98 | $33.73 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 2 (Wool Testing) | $26.98 | $33.73 |
| Skin and Hide Stores—Level 2 | $27.34 | $34.17 |
| Wool Storage—Level 3 | $27.34 | $34.17 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 3 (Wool Testing) | $27.34 | $34.17 |
| Wool Testing—Level 3 | $27.34 | $34.17 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 3 (Wool Storage) | $27.34 | $34.17 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 2 (Skin and Hide Stores) | $27.34 | $34.17 |
| Skin and Hide Stores—Level 3 | $28.57 | $35.71 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 3 (Skin and Hide Stores) | $28.57 | $35.71 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 4 (Wool Storage) | $28.60 | $35.75 |
| Wool Storage—Level 4 | $28.60 | $35.75 |
| Wool Testing—Level 4 | $28.60 | $35.75 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 4 (Wool Testing) | $28.60 | $35.75 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 5 (Wool Storage) | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Wool Storage—Level 5 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 5 (Wool Testing) | $29.70 | $37.13 |
| Skin and Hide Stores—Level 4 | $29.70 | $37.13 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 4 (Skin and Hide Stores) | $29.70 | $37.13 |
| Wool Testing—Level 5 | $29.70 | $37.13 |
| Wool Storage—Level 6 | $30.87 | $38.59 |
| Wool Industry Worker Level 6 (Wool Storage) | $30.87 | $38.59 |
Penalty rates and overtime
For adult day workers, as a percentage of the base rate unless shown otherwise. Dollar figures are per hour at Wool Storage—Level 1 (1Jul24-31Dec24).
| When | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 200% · $47.96 | 200% of the casual rate · $59.96 |
| Sunday | 200% · $47.96 | 225% · $53.96 |
| Public holiday | 250% · $59.95 | 275% · $65.95 |
| Evening work | 115% · $27.58 | 140% · $33.57 |
| Night work | 130% · $31.17 | 155% · $37.17 |
| Overtime, first 2 hours | 150% · $35.97 | 175% · $41.97 |
| Overtime, after 2 hours | 200% · $47.96 | 225% · $53.96 |
Shiftworkers, juniors and apprentices can have different penalties, and some awards set more than one evening or night band (the lowest is shown). The award itself is the authority.
Source: the Fair Work Commission's published rates. Check them against the award or the Fair Work Ombudsman's pay guide.
Wool Storage, Sampling and Testing Award: common questions
What is the minimum pay rate under the Wool Storage, Sampling and Testing Award?
From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult classification, Wool Storage—Level 1 (1Jul24-31Dec24), is $23.98 an hour for full-time and part-time employees and $29.98 an hour for casuals, which includes the casual loading. Higher classifications are paid more; the full table is on this page.
What is the Sunday rate under the Wool Storage, Sampling and Testing Award?
Full-time and part-time adult employees are paid 200% of their base rate for work on a Sunday, which is $47.96 an hour at Wool Storage—Level 1 (1Jul24-31Dec24). Casuals are paid $53.96 an hour at the same level.
What is the public holiday rate under the Wool Storage, Sampling and Testing Award?
Full-time and part-time adult employees are paid 250% of their base rate for work on a public holiday, which is $59.95 an hour at Wool Storage—Level 1 (1Jul24-31Dec24). Casuals are paid $65.95 an hour at the same level.
When do Wool Storage, Sampling and Testing Award pay rates change?
The Fair Work Commission reviews minimum wages every year, and new rates usually apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July. The rates on this page apply from 1 July 2026.
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