This publication is a summary of the Clerks – Private Sector (WA) Award, which covers employees in clerical, receptionist, secretarial and administrative roles. The Award can be viewed on the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) website.
On 4 November 2026, the Clerks – Private Sector (WA) Award came into effect, replacing eight WA awards. Visit Changes to awards for clerical employees for more information.
For pay rates prior to 4 November 2026, please visit archived award summaries for the Clerks (Accountants Employees) Award, Clerks (Commercial, Social and Professional Services) Award, Clerks (Hotels, Motels and Clubs) Award and the Clerks (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award or the WAIRC website for the other four awards.
This award will not apply to:
- Receptionist/clerical staff working in a dental surgery, who are covered by the Dental Technician’s and Attendants/Receptionists Award;
- Clerical staff working in the crisis assistance and supported housing industry or the social and community services industry, who are covered by the Crisis Assistance, Supported Housing Industry Award or the Social and Community Services Industry Award; and
- Clerical staff covered by the Clerks (Unions and Labor Movement) Award available on the WAIRC website.
This WA award summary applies to businesses in the state industrial relations system.
The yearly State Wage Case sets the minimum pay and award wages. Pay increases usually apply from the beginning of the first pay period that starts on or after 1 July each year.
