Award rates of pay and award conditions
WA State awards are legally binding documents outlining the wages and conditions of employment for a particular industry or occupation and apply to many employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system.
- Award Wage Summaries (rates of pay for industry awards)
- General award information
- Subscribe to award updates and Wageline newsletters
- Approved award summaries [for Employer-Employee Agreements only]
The information on this website applies only to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system. If you are unsure if you are in the WA state system and whether this website is relevant to you, information on who is in the WA state system is available.
If you are unsure if a particular state award applies to you or your business, contact Wageline on 1300 655 266.
Some employers and employees who were previously covered by WA state awards are from 1 January 2010 covered by national modern awards created under the federal Fair Work Act 2009.
For information on national system modern awards visit www.fairwork.gov.au
Minimum rates and conditions
WA state awards apply in conjunction with the minimum rates and minimum leave and employment conditions provided by the Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993 (WA).
Need more information?
Call Wageline on 1300 655 266 between 8.30am and 5.00pm weekdays (from 9am on Wednesdays). For the cost of a local telephone call, employers and employees anywhere in Western Australia can receive information on State award coverage, wage rates, legislation, and labour relations issues.