Live South Australia pay rates for shearers, sourced directly from the Fair Work Pastoral Award (MA000035). Updated for the 2025–2026 financial year.
As of 1 July 2025, the base hourly rate for shearers working under the Pastoral Award (MA000035) classification "Farm Hand Level 4" is $27.24/hr in South Australia. Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top.
Hourly rates are largely standardised by the federal Modern Award, but seasonal demand and remoteness allowances cause real-world variation between states.
| State | Hourly base | Weekly (38hr) |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria | $27.80/hr | $1056.40/wk |
| New South Wales | $27.80/hr | $1056.40/wk |
| Queensland | $28.36/hr | $1077.53/wk |
| South Australia This page | $27.24/hr | $1035.27/wk |
| Western Australia | $29.19/hr | $1109.22/wk |
| Tasmania | $26.69/hr | $1014.14/wk |
Rates shown are estimates based on the published Modern Award + per-state demand multipliers. Always confirm pay against the latest Fair Work Ombudsman figures before signing.
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Classification: Farm Hand Level 4
Effective from: 1 July 2025 (next review July 2026)
Source: Fair Work Commission — National Wage Decision 2025
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