Australian Federal Police Enterprise Award pay rates
Award code MA000142, with rates in force from 1 July 2026.
Minimum pay for 9 adult classifications under the Australian Federal Police Enterprise Award 2016, from 1 July 2026: $26.06 to $68.06 an hour before tax.
Lowest adult rate
$26.06an hour
For Level 1. Up 4.78% from $24.87.
Its lowest adult rate is $26.06 an hour. Of the 116 awards that set hourly rates, 67 have a higher minimum. The dashed line is the minimum wage; each tick is another award.
Pay by classification
Dollars an hour, from 1 July 2026- Level 1$26.06
- Level 2$27.30
- Level 3$30.39
- Level 4$34.90
- Level 5$39.29
- Level 6$48.09
- Level 7$53.24
- Level 8$58.39
- Executive Level$68.06
Hover or tap a row for last year's rate. Every rate, in every unit, is in the tables below.
Minimum pay by classification from 1 July 2026
Annual rates are full-time salaries; hourly rates apply to full-time and part-time hours.
| Classification | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $54,369 | $26.06 |
| Level 2 | $56,959 | $27.30 |
| Level 3 | $63,409 | $30.39 |
| Level 4 | $72,835 | $34.90 |
| Level 5 | $81,990 | $39.29 |
| Level 6 | $100,358 | $48.09 |
| Level 7 | $111,097 | $53.24 |
| Level 8 | $121,834 | $58.39 |
| Executive Level | $142,023 | $68.06 |
Penalty and overtime rates
Percentages as the award sets them, and what they come to an hour at the first adult level. Higher classifications get the same percentages of their own rate. The tick on each bar marks 100%, the ordinary rate.
Evenings, weekends and public holidays
Full-time and part-time employees other than shiftworkers: ordinary rates
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Day | 100%$26.06 |
Shiftwork
Full-time and part-time shiftworkers: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Day | 100%$26.06 |
| Afternoon shift | 115%$29.97 |
| Morning and afternoon shift | 115%$29.97 |
| Night | 122.5%$31.92 |
| Night shift-additional provision night | 150%$39.09 |
| Saturday | 150%$39.09 |
| Sunday | 200%$52.12 |
| Public holiday | 250%$65.15 |
Casual employees including casual shiftworkers: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Day | 125%$32.58 |
| Afternoon shift | 140%$36.48 |
| Morning and afternoon shift | 140%$36.48 |
| Night | 147.5%$38.44 |
| Night shift-additional provision night | 175%$45.61 |
| Saturday | 175%$45.61 |
| Sunday | 225%$58.64 |
| Public holiday | 275%$71.67 |
Overtime
Full-time and part-time employees including shiftworkers: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday (other than night shift) | 150%$39.09 |
| Monday to Friday on a full night shift | 175%$45.61 |
| Monday to Friday (overtime on night shift for employee on night shift for seven shifts in any period of 28 days) | 200%$52.12 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 200%$52.12 |
| Public holiday | 250%$65.15 |
Casual employees including casual shiftworkers: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 150%$39.09 |
| Saturday – first 3 hours | 150%$39.09 |
| Public holiday - all day | 200%$52.12 |
| Saturday – after 3 hours | 200%$52.12 |
| Sunday - all day | 200%$52.12 |
Juniors, apprentices and other arrangements
Rates that depend on age, training or another arrangement. Open a group to see its rates.
National Training Wage - Full-time traineeships - Wage Level ATrainee ratesClause E.5.1(a)15 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Year 10School leaver | $432.30 |
| Year 10Plus 1 year out of school | $476.00 |
| Year 10Plus 2 years out of school | $566.20 |
| Year 10Plus 3 years out of school | $658.90 |
| Year 10Plus 4 years out of school | $766.80 |
| Year 10Plus 5 or more years out of school | $877.80 |
| Year 11School leaver | $476.00 |
| Year 11Plus 1 year out of school | $566.20 |
| Year 11Plus 2 years out of school | $658.90 |
| Year 11Plus 3 years out of school | $766.80 |
| Year 11Plus 4 years out of school | $877.80 |
| Year 12School leaver | $566.20 |
| Year 12Plus 1 year out of school | $658.90 |
| Year 12Plus 2 years out of school | $766.80 |
| Year 12Plus 3 years out of school | $877.80 |
National Training Wage - Full-time traineeships - Wage Level BTrainee ratesClause E.5.1(b)15 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Year 10School leaver | $432.30 |
| Year 10Plus 1 year out of school | $476.00 |
| Year 10Plus 2 years out of school | $551.70 |
| Year 10Plus 3 years out of school | $634.70 |
| Year 10Plus 4 years out of school | $744.40 |
| Year 10Plus 5 or more years out of school | $848.90 |
| Year 11School leaver | $476.00 |
| Year 11Plus 1 year out of school | $551.70 |
| Year 11Plus 2 years out of school | $634.70 |
| Year 11Plus 3 years out of school | $744.40 |
| Year 11Plus 4 years out of school | $848.90 |
| Year 12School leaver | $551.70 |
| Year 12Plus 1 year out of school | $634.70 |
| Year 12Plus 2 years out of school | $744.40 |
| Year 12Plus 3 years out of school | $848.90 |
National Training Wage - Full-time traineeships - Wage Level CTrainee ratesClause E.5.1(c)15 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Year 10School leaver | $432.30 |
| Year 10Plus 1 year out of school | $476.00 |
| Year 10Plus 2 years out of school | $551.70 |
| Year 10Plus 3 years out of school | $623.90 |
| Year 10Plus 4 years out of school | $697.00 |
| Year 10Plus 5 or more years out of school | $776.40 |
| Year 11School leaver | $476.00 |
| Year 11Plus 1 year out of school | $551.70 |
| Year 11Plus 2 years out of school | $623.90 |
| Year 11Plus 3 years out of school | $697.00 |
| Year 11Plus 4 years out of school | $776.40 |
| Year 12School leaver | $551.70 |
| Year 12Plus 1 year out of school | $623.90 |
| Year 12Plus 2 years out of school | $697.00 |
| Year 12Plus 3 years out of school | $776.40 |
National Training Wage - AQF Certificate Level IV traineeshipsTrainee ratesClause E.5.1(d)(ii)6 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| First year of traineeshipWage level C | $805.90 |
| First year of traineeshipWage level B | $881.20 |
| First year of traineeshipWage level A | $911.10 |
| Second and subsequent year of traineeshipWage level C | $836.40 |
| Second and subsequent year of traineeshipWage level B | $914.70 |
| Second and subsequent year of traineeshipWage level A | $945.70 |
National Training Wage - Part-time traineeships - Wage Level ATrainee ratesClause E.5.2(a)15 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Year 10School leaver | $14.21 |
| Year 10Plus 1 year out of school | $15.66 |
| Year 10Plus 2 years out of school | $18.61 |
| Year 10Plus 3 years out of school | $21.67 |
| Year 10Plus 4 years out of school | $25.21 |
| Year 10Plus 5 or more years out of school | $28.88 |
| Year 11School leaver | $15.66 |
| Year 11Plus 1 year out of school | $18.61 |
| Year 11Plus 2 years out of school | $21.67 |
| Year 11Plus 3 years out of school | $25.21 |
| Year 11Plus 4 years out of school | $28.88 |
| Year 12School leaver | $18.61 |
| Year 12Plus 1 year out of school | $21.67 |
| Year 12Plus 2 years out of school | $25.21 |
| Year 12Plus 3 years out of school | $28.88 |
National Training Wage - Part-time traineeships - Wage Level BTrainee ratesClause E.5.2(b)15 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Year 10School leaver | $14.21 |
| Year 10Plus 1 year out of school | $15.66 |
| Year 10Plus 2 years out of school | $18.16 |
| Year 10Plus 3 years out of school | $20.88 |
| Year 10Plus 4 years out of school | $24.49 |
| Year 10Plus 5 or more years out of school | $27.93 |
| Year 11School leaver | $15.66 |
| Year 11Plus 1 year out of school | $18.16 |
| Year 11Plus 2 years out of school | $20.88 |
| Year 11Plus 3 years out of school | $24.49 |
| Year 11Plus 4 years out of school | $27.93 |
| Year 12School leaver | $18.16 |
| Year 12Plus 1 year out of school | $20.88 |
| Year 12Plus 2 years out of school | $24.49 |
| Year 12Plus 3 years out of school | $27.93 |
National Training Wage - Part-time traineeships - Wage Level CTrainee ratesClause E.5.2(c)15 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Year 10School leaver | $14.21 |
| Year 10Plus 1 year out of school | $15.66 |
| Year 10Plus 2 years out of school | $18.16 |
| Year 10Plus 3 years out of school | $20.51 |
| Year 10Plus 4 years out of school | $22.93 |
| Year 10Plus 5 or more years out of school | $25.53 |
| Year 11School leaver | $15.66 |
| Year 11Plus 1 year out of school | $18.16 |
| Year 11Plus 2 years out of school | $20.51 |
| Year 11Plus 3 years out of school | $22.93 |
| Year 11Plus 4 years out of school | $25.53 |
| Year 12School leaver | $18.16 |
| Year 12Plus 1 year out of school | $20.51 |
| Year 12Plus 2 years out of school | $22.93 |
| Year 12Plus 3 years out of school | $25.53 |
National Training Wage - School-based traineeshipsTrainee ratesClause E.5.2(d)2 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Year 11 or lower | $14.21 |
| Year 12 | $15.66 |
National Training Wage - AQF Certificate Level IV traineeshipsTrainee ratesClause E.5.2(e)(ii)6 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| First year of traineeshipWage level C | $26.51 |
| First year of traineeshipWage level B | $28.99 |
| First year of traineeshipWage level A | $29.98 |
| Second and subsequent year of traineeshipWage level C | $27.52 |
| Second and subsequent year of traineeshipWage level B | $30.08 |
| Second and subsequent year of traineeshipWage level A | $31.10 |
Allowances paid on top
5 allowances are for the work itself, paid when the job calls for it, and 19 cover costs you'd otherwise pay yourself, like meals, laundry or travel. The amounts are the Commission's, in force today; the award sets out exactly who gets each one and when.
For the work
| Allowance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Diving allowanceClause 10.3 | $28.89 a day |
| Explosives harmless allowanceClause 10.4 | $28.89 each time |
| Static duty allowanceClause 10.5 | $3.45 per hour or part thereof |
| Coroner's officer allowanceClause 10.6(a) | $1,907.26 a year |
| On-call allowanceClause 14.7(b) | $33.92 each time |
To cover costs
| Allowance | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Spending allowance | ||
| Work level 2 in first year of dutyClause 10.7(b) | $845.22 a year | |
| Work level 2 in second year of dutyClause 10.7(b) | $1,240.00 a year | |
| Work level 2 in third and subsequent years of dutyClause 10.7(b) | $1,635.00 a year | |
| Work level 3 and aboveClause 10.7(b) | $2,057.00 a year | |
| CampingClause 10.10 | $41.97 maximum reimbursement per day | |
| Formal wearClause 10.11(b) | $341.91 maximum reimbursement per annum | |
| Day wearClause 10.11(c) | $341.91 maximum reimbursement per annum | |
| Plain clothesClause 10.12(a)(i) | $1,301.00 a year | |
| Frequent use of formal wearClause 10.12(e)(ii) | $341.91 maximum reimbursement per annum | |
| Dog handlers allowanceClause 10.13(a) | $2.30 a day | |
| Overtime mealClause 10.14(a) | $33.35 each time | |
| Grade 1: District allowance - Grade 1 | ||
| With dependantsClause 11.3 | $2,666.00 annual | |
| Without dependantsClause 11.3 | $1,342.00 annual | |
| Grade 2: District allowance - Grade 2 | ||
| With dependantsClause 11.3 | $6,407.00 annual | |
| Without dependantsClause 11.3 | $3,504.00 annual | |
| Grade 3: District allowance - Grade 3 | ||
| With dependantsClause 11.3 | $8,680.00 annual | |
| Without dependantsClause 11.3 | $4,925.00 annual | |
| Grade 4: District allowance - Grade 4 | ||
| With dependantsClause 11.3 | $12,767.00 annual | |
| Without dependantsClause 11.3 | $7,892.00 annual | |
The award is the final word
These are the minimum rates the Fair Work Commission publishes for the award. Shift rules, rostering and who each classification covers are in the award itself, and an enterprise agreement can set different pay. Employees no award or agreement covers get the National Minimum Wage: $26.44 an hour from 1 July 2026.
The awards most people look up
Questions people ask
- What is the minimum pay rate under the Australian Federal Police Enterprise Award?
- From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult rate is $26.06 an hour, for Level 1. The highest adult classification is $68.06 an hour. Trainee rates, further down, can be lower.
- How does the Australian Federal Police Enterprise Award minimum compare?
- Its lowest adult rate is $26.06 an hour. Of the 116 awards that set hourly rates, 67 have a higher minimum.
- How much did Australian Federal Police Enterprise Award rates go up on 1 July 2026?
- The lowest adult rate rose 4.78%, from $24.87 to $26.06 an hour, in the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review. The table shows each classification's rate before and after.
- What allowances are paid under the Australian Federal Police Enterprise Award?
- 24 allowances have a dollar amount set by the Commission, including a diving allowance of $28.89 a day, an explosives harmless allowance of $28.89 each time and a static duty allowance of $3.45 per hour or part thereof. The full list, with the clause each comes from, is on this page.
- Where do these rates come from?
- The Fair Work Commission's Modern Awards Pay Database, which publishes every award's minimum rates; we read it when the Commission changes an award. The award itself prevails if the two ever differ, and an enterprise agreement can set different pay.
Source: Fair Work Commission, Modern Awards Pay Database, licensed CC BY 4.0, read 27 Oct 2026 and arranged by The Finance Algorithm. Not endorsed by the Fair Work Commission. Read with the award: if they differ, the award prevails. General information, not legal or payroll advice.