Warehousing & Storage · South Australia
Storage and Warehouse SA Labour Hire Rates 2026
$50.81 – $52.73/hr ex-GST
EIR's 2026 published charge rates for warehousing and storage labour hire in South Australia. Covering pick/pack, despatch, and forklift roles across Adelaide's logistics and distribution facilities. All rates are all-inclusive: base pay, 12% superannuation, ReturnToWorkSA, SA payroll tax (4.95%), casual loading, and EIR's agency margin. GST is not included.
Current Charge Rates
All rates ex-GST · Award: Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020 · Effective July 2026
| Role / Classification | Standard | 1.5× OT | 2× OT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storeworker Grade 1 Level 3 | $50.81/hr | $63.51/hr | $81.65/hr |
| Storeworker Grade 2 (Forklift) | $51.26/hr | $64.08/hr | $82.38/hr |
| Storeworker Grade 3 (HR Forklift) | $52.73/hr | $65.91/hr | $84.74/hr |
All rates are all-inclusive: base Award or EBA pay, 12% superannuation (SG), ReturnToWorkSA workers' compensation premium, state payroll tax, 25% casual loading, public liability insurance, and EIR's agency margin. GST is not included and will be added to invoices.
What's included in the charge rate?
- ✓Award or EBA base wage (set by Fair Work Australia)
- ✓12% superannuation (Superannuation Guarantee)
- ✓ReturnToWorkSA workers' compensation insurance
- ✓South Australia payroll tax (4.95%)
- ✓25% casual loading
- ✓Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
- ✓EIR Labour Hire agency margin
You do not need to manage payroll, super, workers' comp claims, or employment obligations for labour hire workers. EIR is the employer of record — your obligation is to provide a safe workplace.
Frequently asked questions
How much does warehouse labour hire cost in Adelaide?
Warehouse storeworkers through EIR in SA cost between $50.81/hr (Grade 1 Level 3) and $52.73/hr (Grade 3 with HR forklift licence) ex-GST at standard time. Overtime at 1.5× ranges from $63.51 to $65.91/hr.
What does a forklift operator cost through labour hire in South Australia?
A Grade 2 forklift operator through EIR in SA costs $51.26/hr ex-GST at standard time. A Grade 3 with a High Reach (HR) forklift licence is $52.73/hr. These rates include 12% super, ReturnToWorkSA premium, SA payroll tax, and EIR's margin.
Why are SA warehouse rates higher than QLD warehouse rates?
SA warehouse rates are slightly higher than QLD because SA's payroll tax rate (4.95%) is marginally higher than QLD's (4.75%), and ReturnToWorkSA premium rates differ from WorkCover QLD. Base Award wages under the Storage Services Award 2020 are identical in both states.
Other sector rate guides
- Construction NSW — $57 – $95/hr ex-GST
- Construction SA — $56.50 – $80.50/hr ex-GST
- EBA Adelaide — $83.70 – $95.13/hr ex-GST
- Food and Bev QLD — $48.60 – $57.35/hr ex-GST
- Food and Bev SA — $45.35 – $53.53/hr ex-GST
- Manufacturing QLD — $46.70 – $53.41/hr ex-GST
- Manufacturing SA — $47.32 – $54.12/hr ex-GST
- NSW Restoration — $52.50 – $54.20/hr ex-GST
- Restoration QLD — $50.51 – $54.70/hr ex-GST
- Restoration SA — $50.69 – $52.35/hr ex-GST
- Roads and Transport — $49.39 – $51.15/hr ex-GST
- SA Civil — $53.54 – $73.02/hr ex-GST
- Storage and Warehouse QLD — $47.81 – $54.27/hr ex-GST
See also: Full 2026 Labour Hire Rates Guide and Labour Hire Rates by State.
Need a site-specific quote?
These are published rack rates. Your actual rate may differ based on shift volume, site location, EBA coverage, and role mix. Call EIR for a tailored quote — usually confirmed within the hour.
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Rates effective July 2026. EIR reviews charge rates annually and following Fair Work Australia wage decisions. Last updated 27 July 2026. All rates exclude GST.