Commercial Sales 2025 Pay Rates (MA000083)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Commercial Sales covers commercial travellers, sales representatives, and advertising sales representatives who travel to customers as part of their duties. If you work as a sales representative visiting clients, making sales calls, or representing products to businesses, this award applies to you. It covers approximately 30,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover retail shop assistants (General Retail Industry Award, MA000004), real estate agents (Real Estate Industry Award, MA000106), or in-store product demonstrators. See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

Classifications cover commercial travellers, advertising sales representatives, and junior employees in these roles. Levels reflect experience and the nature of the sales territory.

Key features of this award

Commercial sales representatives often work flexible hours and weekends. The award includes penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday work, with specific provisions for junior employees.

Classification Levels and Base Rates

All rates effective 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2024-25.

Refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000083 for current dollar amounts for each classification level. Hourly rate = weekly rate / 38. Casual rate = hourly rate x 1.25.

Penalty Rates

Penalty rate multipliers from the Fair Work Commission penalty rate schedule for MA000083. All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.

The award specifies penalty rates ranging from 100% to 275% depending on when and how you work.

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

Casual Employees

Penalty rate categories in this award

The following penalty rate descriptions apply under MA000083:

• Casual junior rate - Ordinary hours
• Junior hourly rate - Ordinary Hours
• Monday to Friday
• Ordinary Hours
• Public Holiday - Other than travelling
• Public Holiday - Travelling for work
• Saturday
• Sunday

Casual penalty rates include the 25% casual loading. Refer to the specific award clauses for exact percentages applicable to each classification level and employment type.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Casual worker on a Sunday

A casual employee working a 3 hours-hour minimum shift on a Sunday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000083 pay guide
• Sunday casual rate: base rate x Sunday casual penalty percentage
• Minimum payment: Sunday casual rate x 3 hours hours
• Clause reference: refer to casual penalty rates clause

Example 2: Full-time worker on a public holiday

A full-time employee working an 8-hour public holiday shift.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000083 pay guide
• Public holiday rate: base rate x public holiday percentage (up to 275%)
• Total: public holiday rate x 8 hours
• Clause reference: refer to public holiday clause

Example 3: Part-time worker with overtime

A part-time employee who works 2 hours beyond their rostered hours on a weekday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000083 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does this award cover car allowances?

The award may include provisions for allowances related to the use of a private vehicle for work purposes. Check specific award clauses for current allowance rates.

2. What about commission-only sales roles?

The award sets minimum pay rates that must be met. If you are an employee (not a contractor), you must receive at least the award minimum regardless of commission arrangements.

3. Are advertising sales representatives covered?

Yes, advertising sales representatives have specific provisions under this award, including rates for junior employees in these roles.

4. What is the minimum shift length under this award?

The minimum engagement for casual and part-time employees is 3 hours per shift. Even if you are sent home early, you must be paid for the minimum shift length.

5. How do I check my exact pay rate?

Use our free calculator or refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000083. You can also contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 for free advice.

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Rates current as of 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission, CC BY 4.0. This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. Always verify rates against the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) at calculate.fairwork.gov.au.