Commission-only pay: a manager’s eligibility checklist

Can I offer commission-only pay to any experienced employee?

No. The Real Estate Award limits eligible roles and imposes conditions such as a written agreement, experience, age and income tests.

Official sources checked 2026-10-08 · Guide prepared 2026-10-09

What could change your decision?

• It excludes part-time and casual employees.
• The rule is not a shortcut for property-management wages.
• Use the current clause rather than a remembered threshold.

What should you compare?

Use the same fields for each option. Record the source and any unanswered question alongside your notes.

• Work type
• Employment basis
• Age
• Experience
• Income evidence
• Written agreement

What still needs checking?

Current calculations and individual eligibility need checking before an offer.

What is your next step?

Read clause 16.7 against the exact proposed role and keep an evidence checklist.

Which sources support this guide?

• Real Estate Industry Award MA000106 · checked 2026-10-08
• Fair Work commission payments · checked 2026-10-08

Prepared from official-source research as a concise student guide. Check current regulator requirements before acting. No named human author or professional review is claimed.

Where can you go next?

• Supervisor or agency manager: check your award classification
• Hiring your first administrator: check the right award

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