Procurement officer salary: what you need to know about pay rates in Australia

Procurement officer salary: understanding the pay floor

When researching a procurement officer salary in Australia, it helps to separate the legal minimum from award rates, survey averages, and negotiated pay. This guide explains each layer so you can see how your own pay compares.

The legal minimum: national minimum wage

From the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour or $1,004.90 per week for a full‑time adult employee not covered by an award or agreement. Casual employees receive a loading of 25%, giving a casual minimum of $33.05 per hour. These rates are set by the Fair Work Commission and enforced by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Juniors, apprentices, trainees, and employees on introductory award rates can be paid less. For award‑free juniors, the percentages range from 36.8% for under‑16s to 97.7% for 20‑year‑olds. The adult rate applies from age 21.

Award coverage for procurement officers

Most procurement officers are classified under the ANZSCO occupation Purchasing Officer (591113), which falls within the broader group of Purchasing and Supply Logistics Clerks. The modern award that applies depends on the industry and the employer. Common awards include:

• Clerks Private Sector Award – for clerical and administrative roles in private industry.
• Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award – for purchasing roles in manufacturing.
• Professional Employees Award – if the role requires a degree and professional duties.

Award rates are generally higher than the national minimum wage. From 1 July 2026, modern award minimum wages increased by 4.75%, but the lowest ongoing classification cannot fall below $26.44 per hour. Some awards have an introductory rate (limited to the first six months) of $25.74 per hour or $978.10 per week.

To find the exact rate for your classification, use the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Pay and Conditions Tool or check the Which minimum wage applies guide on this site.

Survey averages: what the ABS says

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) collects earnings data through the Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours. For the six‑digit occupation of Purchasing Officers (591113), the ABS does not publish median weekly earnings because the sample size is too small to produce a reliable figure. This means there is no official survey average for a procurement officer salary.

For context, the ABS May 2026 report shows that full‑time adult ordinary‑time earnings across all occupations averaged $2,083.70 per week. However, this is a broad figure and should not be used as a benchmark for procurement officers.

Negotiated salaries and enterprise agreements

Many procurement officers are employed under enterprise agreements or individual contracts that set pay above the award minimum. These agreements are registered with the Fair Work Commission and must pass the better‑off‑overall test. If you are covered by an enterprise agreement, check the document for your specific pay rate.

When discussing any salary figure, remember that the superannuation guarantee (12% from 1 July 2026) is paid by the employer on top of ordinary time earnings. A salary of, say, $70,000 per year would attract an additional $8,400 in super contributions.

Putting it together

To assess a procurement officer salary:

1. Identify the applicable modern award or enterprise agreement.
2. Find the classification that matches your duties and experience.
3. Compare the award rate to the national minimum wage – the award rate will usually be higher.
4. If no award or agreement applies, the national minimum wage is your floor.

For more detailed rate tables, visit our Rate tables page. If you need help understanding how the figures are calculated, see How the figures work.

Important notes

• The national minimum wage applies to national‑system employees who are award‑free and agreement‑free. Most private‑sector employees are in the national system.
• State public sector and local government employees in some states may be covered by state awards.
• This guide provides orientation only. It is not a pay determination or legal advice. Always consult the Fair Work Ombudsman or a workplace relations professional for your specific situation.