Australian Government Industry Award pay rates
Award code MA000153, with rates in force from 1 July 2026.
Minimum pay for 88 adult classifications under the Australian Government Industry Award 2016, from 1 July 2026: $49,347 to $188,913 a year before tax.
Lowest adult rate
$49,347a year
For Minimum. Up 5.97% from $46,567.
Its lowest adult rate is $49,347 a year. Of the 14 awards that set annual rates, 13 have a higher minimum. Each tick is another award.
Pay by group of classifications
Dollars a year, from 1 July 2026- Australian Government classifications8 classifications$55,290 to $96,853
- Australian Film, Television and Radio School12 classifications$56,498 to $145,912
- Australian Marine Safety Authority31 classifications$49,347 to $125,936
- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority5 classifications$51,202 to $116,641
- Civil Aviation Authority12 classifications$77,030 to $188,913
- Electorate Office employees3 classifications$65,817 to $75,396
- Special Broadcasting Service Corporation17 classifications$53,410 to $95,383
Every classification in each group 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.
Australian Government classificationsClause 12.3(a)
| Classification | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| AG level 1 | $55,290 | $28.84 |
| AG level 2 | $59,872 | $31.23 |
| AG level 3 | $65,048 | $33.93 |
| AG level 4 | $69,055 | $36.02 |
| AG level 5 | $74,691 | $38.96 |
| AG level 6 | $78,794 | $41.10 |
| AG level 7 | $89,300 | $46.58 |
| AG level 8 | $96,853 | $50.52 |
Australian Film, Television and Radio SchoolClause F.5.4
| Classification | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| AFTRS level 1 | $56,498 | $29.47 |
| Teaching/Training level B | $86,961 | $45.36 |
| AFTRS level 2 | $61,310 | $31.98 |
| Teaching/Training level C | $104,253 | $54.38 |
| AFTRS level 3 | $66,601 | $34.74 |
| Teaching/Training level D | $119,955 | $62.57 |
| AFTRS level 4 | $70,914 | $36.99 |
| Teaching/Training level E | $145,912 | $76.11 |
| AFTRS level 5 | $76,512 | $39.91 |
| AFTRS level 6 | $81,152 | $42.33 |
| AFTRS level 7 | $92,655 | $48.33 |
| AFTRS level 8 | $98,023 | $51.13 |
Australian Marine Safety AuthorityClause I.17.4
| Classification | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| AMSA Level 1Minimum | $49,347 | $25.74 |
| AMSA Level 11st Point | $50,689 | $26.44 |
| AMSA Level 12nd point | $51,532 | $26.88 |
| AMSA Level 13rd point | $52,951 | $27.62 |
| AMSA Level 2Minimum | $53,833 | $28.08 |
| AMSA Level 21st Point | $55,577 | $28.99 |
| AMSA Level 22nd point | $57,130 | $29.80 |
| AMSA Level 23rd point | $58,798 | $30.67 |
| AMSA Level 3Minimum | $60,217 | $31.41 |
| AMSA Level 31st Point | $61,789 | $32.23 |
| AMSA Level 32nd point | $63,399 | $33.07 |
| AMSA Level 33rd point | $64,588 | $33.69 |
| AMSA Level 34th point | $67,310 | $35.11 |
| AMSA Level 4Minimum | $66,294 | $34.58 |
| AMSA Level 41st Point | $69,266 | $36.13 |
| AMSA Level 42nd point | $72,678 | $37.91 |
| AMSA Level 43rd point | $74,442 | $38.83 |
| AMSA Level 44th point | $76,225 | $39.76 |
| AMSA Level 5Minimum | $77,433 | $40.39 |
| AMSA Level 51st Point | $79,561 | $41.50 |
| AMSA Level 52nd point | $81,727 | $42.63 |
| AMSA Level 53rd point | $83,836 | $43.73 |
| AMSA Level 54th point | $85,945 | $44.83 |
| AMSA Level 55th point | $88,034 | $45.92 |
| AMSA Level 6Minimum | $93,134 | $48.58 |
| AMSA Level 61st point | $101,301 | $52.84 |
| AMSA Level 62nd point | $107,532 | $56.09 |
| AMSA Level 63rd point | $113,762 | $59.34 |
| AMSA Level 64th point | $120,031 | $62.61 |
| AMSA Level 7Minimum | $123,846 | $64.60 |
| AMSA Level 71st point | $125,936 | $65.69 |
Australian Prudential Regulation AuthorityClause J.5
| Classification | Annual |
|---|---|
| Graduate trainee (Band 1) | $51,202 |
| 1 | $54,567 |
| 2 | $68,122 |
| 3 | $87,129 |
| 4 | $116,641 |
Civil Aviation AuthorityClause L.13
| Classification | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Air Safety RegulatorAirworthiness Officer A | $77,030 | $40.18 |
| Air Safety RegulatorAirworthiness Officer B | $87,958 | $45.88 |
| Air Safety RegulatorAirworthiness Officer C | $97,927 | $51.08 |
| Air Safety RegulatorAirworthiness Officer D | $104,675 | $54.60 |
| Flying OperationsFlying Operations Inspector Level 1 | $109,698 | $57.22 |
| Flying OperationsFlying Operations Inspector Level 2 | $114,682 | $59.82 |
| Flying OperationsLevel 3, 140,000kg to 250,000kg | $160,252 | $83.59 |
| Flying OperationsLevel 3, 29,000 to 50,000kg | $131,649 | $68.67 |
| Flying OperationsLevel 3, 50,000 to 70,000kg | $140,046 | $73.05 |
| Flying OperationsLevel 3, 70,000 to 140,000kg | $147,619 | $77.00 |
| Flying OperationsLevel 3, over 250,000kg | $188,913 | $98.54 |
| ManagerManager Flying Operations | $134,122 | $69.96 |
Electorate Office employeesClause M.2.1
| Classification | Annual |
|---|---|
| Electorate Officer A | $65,817 |
| Electorate Officer B | $68,377 |
| Electorate Officer C | $75,396 |
Special Broadcasting Service CorporationClause O.20.3(b)
| Classification | Annual |
|---|---|
| Broadcaster 1; Broadcaster Journalist Level 1 | $63,071 |
| Information Technology Officer Level 1 | $61,331 |
| Journalist Level 1 | $63,071 |
| Operations Officer Level 1 | $53,410 |
| Broadcaster 2; Broadcaster Journalist Level 2 | $77,971 |
| Information Technology Officer Level 2 | $64,557 |
| Journalist Level 2 | $77,971 |
| Operations Officer Level 2 | $66,212 |
| Broadcaster 3; Broadcaster Journalist Level 3 | $83,355 |
| Information Technology Officer Level 3 | $71,094 |
| Journalist Level 3 | $83,355 |
| Operations Officer Level 3 | $72,617 |
| Information Technology Officer Level 4 | $78,922 |
| Journalist Level 4 | $95,383 |
| Operations Officer Level 4 | $78,922 |
| Operations Officer Level 5 | $81,288 |
| Operations Officer Level 6 | $82,955 |
The Commission's pay database has no penalty, overtime or casual rates for this award, so they aren't shown here. They're in the award itself, linked below.
Juniors, apprentices and other arrangements
Rates that depend on age, training or another arrangement. Open a group to see its rates.
Australian Government classificationsCadet ratesClause 12.3(a)1 rate
| Classification | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Cadet (practical training) | $55,290 | $28.84 |
Australian Government classificationsTrainee ratesClause 12.3(a)1 rate
| Classification | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee (Technical) | $57,993 | $30.25 |
Special Broadcasting Service CorporationCadet ratesClause O.20.3(b)1 rate
| Classification | Annual |
|---|---|
| Cadet Journalist | $51,792 |
National Training Wage Level ATrainee ratesClause S.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 Level BTrainee ratesClause S.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 Level CTrainee ratesClause S.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 S.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 S.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 S.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 S.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 S.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 S.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
39 allowances are for the work itself, paid when the job calls for it, and 43 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational First Aid (Registered Training Reference – HLTSS00027) or an equivalent qualificationClause 13.5 | $23.32 weekly | |
| Provide Advanced First Aid (Registered Training Reference – HLTAID006) or an equivalent qualificationClause 13.5 | $19.00 weekly | |
| Provide First Aid (Registered Training Reference – HLTAID003) or an equivalent qualificationClause 13.5 | $15.46 weekly | |
| Community language allowance – CLA rate 1Clause H.6.1 | $1,381.71 Yearly | |
| Community language allowance – CLA rate 2Clause H.6.1 | $2,763.38 Yearly | |
| District Allowance – Eligible dependant/eligible partner incomeClause H.8.3 | $28,149.36 Yearly income less than | |
| Field allowanceClause I.5.1 | $41.25 a day | |
| International Labour Organization allowance – port officeClause I.6.1(a) | $10,820.84 Annually | |
| International Labour Organization allowance – Canberra officeClause I.6.1(b) | $8,359.36 Annually | |
| Insanitary allowanceClause K.3.1 | $2.08 a day | |
| Aquatic pondsClause K.3.2 | $3.77 a day | |
| Spray gangsClause K.3.3(a) | $5.53 a day | |
| Spray gangs – high pressure spray equipmentClause K.3.3(b) | $6.93 a day | |
| Work in rainClause K.3.4 | $10.84 a day | |
| Heights (trees)Clause K.3.5 | $4.87 a day | |
| Leading hands (not more than 5 employees)Clause K.3.6(a)(i) | $32.99 a week | |
| Leading hands (6-10 employees)Clause K.3.6(a)(ii) | $39.77 a week | |
| Leading hands (more than 10 employees)Clause K.3.6(a)(iii) | $47.64 a week | |
| Spray work (GSO 8)Clause K.3.8(a)(i) | $1.90 a day | |
| Spray work (GSO 8 – high pressure equipment)Clause K.3.8(a)(ii) | $2.50 a day | |
| Allowance for travel at difficult timesClause L.4.4 | $10.55 each continuous period | |
| Flying disability allowance – aerial surveillanceClause L.4.5 | $17.26 hourly | |
| Flying disability allowance – on the job trainingClause L.4.5 | $12.93 hourly | |
| Loss of license allowance for premium reimbursementClause L.9.1 | $2,194.89 annually | |
| Team LeaderClause L.14.4(b) | $10,970.48 annually | |
| Aluminium MIGClause N.3.1 | $1.52 hourly | |
| Aluminium TIGClause N.3.2 | $1.08 hourly | |
| Plasma arc processClause N.3.3 | $1.52 hourly | |
| Other weldingClause N.3.4 | $1.08 hourly | |
| Epoxy-based materials | ||
| With catalyst hardener and reactive additives or two-page catalyst systemsClause N.4.1 | $1.11 hourly | |
| In close proximityClause N.4.2 | $0.88 hourly | |
| For the first four hours or part thereofClause N.5 | $6.50 first four hours | |
| Scaffolding: Per additional hourClause N.5 | $1.33 hourly | |
| Language AllowanceCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause O.7.2 | $2,059.57 Annually | |
| Visual Display Terminal Allowances | ||
| Cadet JournalistCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause O.7.4(a) | $2,255.79 Annually | |
| Level 1 JournalistCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause O.7.4(a) | $3,018.15 Annually | |
| Level 2 JournalistCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause O.7.4(a) | $4,064.74 Annually | |
| Level 3 and 4 JournalistCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause O.7.4(a) | $4,425.36 Annually | |
| Level 4 Journalist, per annum amount for calculation of overtimeClause O.11.1(a) | $73,932.45 Annual | |
To cover costs
| Allowance | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle allowance | ||
| Vehicle allowanceClause 13.1(b) | $0.86 a km | |
| Carriage of more than 100kg, additional amountClause N.2 | $0.01 each time | |
| Part day travelling allowance | ||
| Part day travelling allowanceClause F.6.2 | $64.70 each time | |
| Part day travelling allowanceClause H.5.2 | $73.40 each time | |
| Part day travelling allowanceClause L.4.3 | $76.75 each time | |
| Part day travelling allowanceClause N.9.3 | $72.67 each time | |
| With eligible dependants: AClause H.8.7 | $2,640.00 each time | |
| With eligible dependants: BClause H.8.7 | $6,378.00 each time | |
| Without eligible dependants: AClause H.8.7 | $1,328.00 each time | |
| Without eligible dependants: BClause H.8.7 | $3,478.00 each time | |
| Relocation expenses, petsClause H.9.2(c) | $227.02 each time | |
| Disturbance allowance | ||
| Additional payment where dependent child is a full-time studentClause H.9.6(a) | $291.88 each time | |
| Employee with one or more dependants or partnerClause H.9.6(a) | $1,537.00 each time | |
| Employee without dependents or partnerClause H.9.6(a) | $735.79 each time | |
| Additional payment for each full-time student(s) dependent child(ren)Clause L.5.12(a)(i) | $283.95 each time | |
| Employee with one or more dependants or a partnerClause L.5.12(a)(i) | $1,494.00 each time | |
| Employee without dependants or partnerClause L.5.12(a)(i) | $713.43 each time | |
| Additional payment – where dependant child is a full-time studentClause O.8.2(b) | $243.55 each time | |
| Employee with one or more dependantsClause O.8.2(b) | $1,271.00 each time | |
| Employee without dependentsClause O.8.2(b) | $607.36 each time | |
| Rental subsidy | ||
| FurnishedClause L.5.10(a) | $944.50 a week | |
| UnfurnishedClause L.5.10(a) | $841.83 a week | |
| Co-contribution, with dependantsClause L.5.10(b)(ii) | $143.73 a week | |
| Co-contribution, no dependantsClause L.5.10(c)(ii) | $156.00 a week | |
| No dependants: Remote locality allowance | ||
| CairnsClause L.6.2(a) | $1,168.00 each time | |
| DarwinClause L.6.2(a) | $3,054.00 each time | |
| TownsvilleClause L.6.2(a) | $1,168.00 each time | |
| With dependants: Remote locality allowance | ||
| CairnsClause L.6.2(a) | $2,319.00 each time | |
| DarwinClause L.6.2(a) | $5,600.00 each time | |
| TownsvilleClause L.6.2(a) | $1,765.00 each time | |
| Education assistance | ||
| Board & lodgingClause L.6.8(b)(i) | $12,073.00 each time | |
| TuitionClause L.6.8(b)(i) | $19,702.00 each time | |
| Eye test and spectacle allowance | ||
| Multi-focal spectaclesClause L.7.2 | $174.90 each time | |
| Single focus spectaclesClause L.7.2 | $96.35 each time | |
| Clothing allowance | ||
| Appearance on televisionClause O.8.1(a) | $802.12 a year | |
| Regular appearance or live interviewClause O.8.1(b) | $2,137.76 a year | |
| Removal expenses | ||
| Compensation maximumClause O.8.4(c) | $95,625.00 each time | |
| Transporting petsClause O.8.4(d) | $222.75 each time | |
| Meal allowance | ||
| LunchClause O.17(c)(i) | $22.10 a meal | |
| DinnerClause O.17(c)(ii) | $22.10 a meal | |
| Work to midnightClause O.17(c)(iii) | $0.50 a meal | |
| Work lasts to after 4.00amClause O.17(c)(iv) | $0.50 a meal | |
| For breakfast if work extends to 7.00amClause O.17(c)(v) | $22.10 a meal | |
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.
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Questions people ask
- What is the minimum pay rate under the Australian Government Industry Award?
- From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult rate is $49,347 a year, for Minimum. The highest adult classification is $188,913 a year. Cadet and trainee rates, further down, can be lower.
- How does the Australian Government Industry Award minimum compare?
- Its lowest adult rate is $49,347 a year. Of the 14 awards that set annual rates, 13 have a higher minimum.
- How much did Australian Government Industry Award rates go up on 1 July 2026?
- The lowest adult rate rose 5.97%, from $46,567 to $49,347 a year, 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 Government Industry Award?
- 82 allowances have a dollar amount set by the Commission, including an occupational First Aid (Registered Training Reference – HLTSS00027) or an equivalent qualification of $23.32 weekly, a provide Advanced First Aid (Registered Training Reference – HLTAID006) or an equivalent qualification of $19.00 weekly and a provide First Aid (Registered Training Reference – HLTAID003) or an equivalent qualification of $15.46 weekly. 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.