Black Coal Mining Industry Award pay rates
Award code MA000001, with rates in force from 1 July 2026.
Minimum pay for 113 adult classifications under the Black Coal Mining Industry Award 2020, from 1 July 2026: $1,090.10 to $1,539.00 a week before tax.
Lowest adult rate
$1,090.10a week
For Mineworker – Induction Level 1. Up 4.75% from $1,040.70.
Its lowest adult rate is $1,090.10 a week, 8.5% above the National Minimum Wage of $1,004.90 a week. Of the 25 awards that set weekly rates, 2 have a higher minimum. The dashed line is the minimum wage; each tick is another award.
Pay by classification
Dollars a week, from 1 July 2026- Mineworker – Induction Level 1$1,090.10
- Mineworker – Induction Level 2$1,111.10
- Mineworker – Training$1,111.10
- Mineworker$1,187.80
- Mineworker – Advanced$1,245.10
- Mineworker – Specialised$1,373.10
- ClerksGroup A$1,168.60
- Coal and/or Dust SamplerGroup A$1,168.60
- GROUP AGroup A$1,168.60
- Laboratory AssistantGroup A$1,168.60
- Stores ClerkGroup A$1,168.60
- Surveyor’s AssistantGroup A$1,168.60
- Technical AssistantGroup A$1,168.60
- TracerGroup A$1,168.60
- ClerkGroup B$1,201.90
- Coal and/or Dust SamplerGroup B$1,201.90
- GROUP BGroup B$1,201.90
- Laboratory AssistantGroup B$1,201.90
- Screen and Surface OverseerGroup B$1,201.90
- Stores ClerkGroup B$1,201.90
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- Surveyor’s AssistantGroup B$1,201.90
- Technical AssistantGroup B$1,201.90
- TracerGroup B$1,201.90
- Traffic ControllerGroup B$1,201.90
- TraineeGroup B$1,201.90
- Assistant Safety OfficerGroup C$1,232.70
- Assistant SurveyorGroup C$1,232.70
- Computer OperatorGroup C$1,232.70
- GROUP CGroup C$1,232.70
- Laboratory TechnicianGroup C$1,232.70
- Senior ClerkGroup C$1,232.70
- Senior Stores ClerkGroup C$1,232.70
- DraftspersonGroup D$1,251.60
- GROUP DGroup D$1,251.60
- ShotfirerGroup D$1,251.60
- SurveyorGroup D$1,251.60
- Assistant Electrical and/or Mechanical EngineerGroup E$1,276.80
- Assistant Training OfficerGroup E$1,276.80
- GROUP EGroup E$1,276.80
- Leading DraftspersonGroup E$1,276.80
- Administrative OfficerGroup F$1,289.20
- Assistant Purchasing and Stores Control OfficerGroup F$1,289.20
- GROUP FGroup F$1,289.20
- Senior Computer OperatorGroup F$1,289.20
- Analyst and/or ProgrammerGroup G$1,357.10
- Assistant to the Chief ClerkGroup G$1,357.10
- ChemistGroup G$1,357.10
- Environmental ScientistGroup G$1,357.10
- GROUP GGroup G$1,357.10
- PaymasterGroup G$1,357.10
- Personnel OfficerGroup G$1,357.10
- Purchasing OfficerGroup G$1,357.10
- Safety OfficerGroup G$1,357.10
- Stores Control OfficerGroup G$1,357.10
- DeputyGroup H$1,373.10
- GROUP HGroup H$1,373.10
- Mines Rescue Technical Officer Level 1Group H$1,373.10
- Mines Rescue Training Officer Level 1Group H$1,373.10
- Occupational Hygienist/Statutory Dust SamplerGroup H$1,373.10
- Training OfficerGroup H$1,373.10
- Assistant AccountantGroup I$1,394.40
- Chief ClerkGroup I$1,394.40
- Coal Preparation Plant Foreperson (Tasmania)Group I$1,394.40
- Commercial OfficerGroup I$1,394.40
- ForepersonGroup I$1,394.40
- GROUP IGroup I$1,394.40
- Mine SurveyorGroup I$1,394.40
- Mines Rescue Technical Officer Level 2Group I$1,394.40
- Mines Rescue Training Officer Level 2Group I$1,394.40
- Occupational Health NurseGroup I$1,394.40
- Planning OfficerGroup I$1,394.40
- Purchasing and Store Control OfficerGroup I$1,394.40
- Senior Analyst and/or ProgrammerGroup I$1,394.40
- AccountantGroup J$1,413.30
- Assistant to the Chief Electrical and/or Mechanical EngineerGroup J$1,413.30
- Assistant UndermanagerGroup J$1,413.30
- Chief SurveyorGroup J$1,413.30
- EDP SupervisorGroup J$1,413.30
- EngineerGroup J$1,413.30
- GeologistGroup J$1,413.30
- GROUP JGroup J$1,413.30
- MetallurgistGroup J$1,413.30
- Mines Rescue Technical Officer Level 3Group J$1,413.30
- Mines Rescue Training Officer Level 3Group J$1,413.30
- Open Cut OverseerGroup J$1,413.30
- Senior ChemistGroup J$1,413.30
- Senior ForepersonGroup J$1,413.30
- Washing Plant Superintendent and/or SupervisorGroup J$1,413.30
- Chief ChemistGroup K$1,445.20
- Chief GeologistGroup K$1,445.20
- Coal Preparation Plant SupervisorGroup K$1,445.20
- GROUP KGroup K$1,445.20
- Mines Rescue Senior Technical OfficerGroup K$1,445.20
- Mines Rescue Training CoordinatorGroup K$1,445.20
- Senior EngineerGroup K$1,445.20
- Senior GeologistGroup K$1,445.20
- Senior MetallurgistGroup K$1,445.20
- Senior Open Cut OverseerGroup K$1,445.20
- UndermanagerGroup K$1,445.20
- Chief Electrical and/or Mechanical EngineerGroup L$1,480.50
- GROUP LGroup L$1,480.50
- Mines Rescue Assistant SuperintendentGroup L$1,480.50
- Production SupervisorGroup L$1,480.50
- Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineer (in charge)Group M$1,539.00
- GROUP MGroup M$1,539.00
- Mines Rescue SuperintendentGroup M$1,539.00
- Undermanager (in charge)Group M$1,539.00
- Graduate Engineer – Level 1, 80$1,130.64
- Graduate Engineer – Level 2, 86$1,215.44
- Graduate Engineer – Level 3, 94$1,328.50
- Commercial Graduate – Level 1, 80$1,115.52
- Commercial Graduate – Level 2, 86$1,199.18
- Commercial Graduate – Level 3, 94$1,310.74
Hover or tap a row for last year's rate. Every rate, in every unit, is in the tables below.
Penalty rates at a glance
Percent of the ordinary rate, and dollars an hour at Mineworker – Induction Level 1.
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$31.15 |
| Saturday - First 4 hours | 150%$46.73 |
| Saturday - After 4 hours | 200%$62.30 |
| Sunday | 200%$62.30 |
| Public holiday | 300%$93.45 |
Minimum pay by classification from 1 July 2026
Weekly rates are for a full-time week; hourly rates apply to full-time and part-time hours.
Production and Engineering EmployeesClause A.4
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Mineworker – Induction Level 1 | $1,090.10 | $31.15 |
| Mineworker – Induction Level 2 | $1,111.10 | $31.75 |
| Mineworker – Training | $1,111.10 | $31.75 |
| Mineworker | $1,187.80 | $33.94 |
| Mineworker – Advanced | $1,245.10 | $35.57 |
| Mineworker – Specialised | $1,373.10 | $39.23 |
Staff EmployeesClause B.2.1
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Group AClerks | $1,168.60 | $33.39 |
| Group ACoal and/or Dust Sampler | $1,168.60 | $33.39 |
| Group AGROUP A | $1,168.60 | $33.39 |
| Group ALaboratory Assistant | $1,168.60 | $33.39 |
| Group AStores Clerk | $1,168.60 | $33.39 |
| Group ASurveyor’s Assistant | $1,168.60 | $33.39 |
| Group ATechnical Assistant | $1,168.60 | $33.39 |
| Group ATracer | $1,168.60 | $33.39 |
| Group BClerk | $1,201.90 | $34.34 |
| Group BCoal and/or Dust Sampler | $1,201.90 | $34.34 |
| Group BGROUP B | $1,201.90 | $34.34 |
| Group BLaboratory Assistant | $1,201.90 | $34.34 |
| Group BScreen and Surface Overseer | $1,201.90 | $34.34 |
| Group BStores Clerk | $1,201.90 | $34.34 |
| Group BSurveyor’s Assistant | $1,201.90 | $34.34 |
| Group BTechnical Assistant | $1,201.90 | $34.34 |
| Group BTracer | $1,201.90 | $34.34 |
| Group BTraffic Controller | $1,201.90 | $34.34 |
| Group BTrainee | $1,201.90 | $34.34 |
| Group CAssistant Safety Officer | $1,232.70 | $35.22 |
| Group CAssistant Surveyor | $1,232.70 | $35.22 |
| Group CComputer Operator | $1,232.70 | $35.22 |
| Group CGROUP C | $1,232.70 | $35.22 |
| Group CLaboratory Technician | $1,232.70 | $35.22 |
| Group CSenior Clerk | $1,232.70 | $35.22 |
| Group CSenior Stores Clerk | $1,232.70 | $35.22 |
| Group DDraftsperson | $1,251.60 | $35.76 |
| Group DGROUP D | $1,251.60 | $35.76 |
| Group DShotfirer | $1,251.60 | $35.76 |
| Group DSurveyor | $1,251.60 | $35.76 |
| Group EAssistant Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineer | $1,276.80 | $36.48 |
| Group EAssistant Training Officer | $1,276.80 | $36.48 |
| Group EGROUP E | $1,276.80 | $36.48 |
| Group ELeading Draftsperson | $1,276.80 | $36.48 |
| Group FAdministrative Officer | $1,289.20 | $36.83 |
| Group FAssistant Purchasing and Stores Control Officer | $1,289.20 | $36.83 |
| Group FGROUP F | $1,289.20 | $36.83 |
| Group FSenior Computer Operator | $1,289.20 | $36.83 |
| Group GAnalyst and/or Programmer | $1,357.10 | $38.77 |
| Group GAssistant to the Chief Clerk | $1,357.10 | $38.77 |
| Group GChemist | $1,357.10 | $38.77 |
| Group GEnvironmental Scientist | $1,357.10 | $38.77 |
| Group GGROUP G | $1,357.10 | $38.77 |
| Group GPaymaster | $1,357.10 | $38.77 |
| Group GPersonnel Officer | $1,357.10 | $38.77 |
| Group GPurchasing Officer | $1,357.10 | $38.77 |
| Group GSafety Officer | $1,357.10 | $38.77 |
| Group GStores Control Officer | $1,357.10 | $38.77 |
| Group HDeputy | $1,373.10 | $39.23 |
| Group HGROUP H | $1,373.10 | $39.23 |
| Group HMines Rescue Technical Officer Level 1 | $1,373.10 | $39.23 |
| Group HMines Rescue Training Officer Level 1 | $1,373.10 | $39.23 |
| Group HOccupational Hygienist/Statutory Dust Sampler | $1,373.10 | $39.23 |
| Group HTraining Officer | $1,373.10 | $39.23 |
| Group IAssistant Accountant | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group IChief Clerk | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group ICoal Preparation Plant Foreperson (Tasmania) | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group ICommercial Officer | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group IForeperson | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group IGROUP I | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group IMine Surveyor | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group IMines Rescue Technical Officer Level 2 | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group IMines Rescue Training Officer Level 2 | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group IOccupational Health Nurse | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group IPlanning Officer | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group IPurchasing and Store Control Officer | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group ISenior Analyst and/or Programmer | $1,394.40 | $39.84 |
| Group JAccountant | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JAssistant to the Chief Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineer | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JAssistant Undermanager | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JChief Surveyor | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JEDP Supervisor | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JEngineer | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JGeologist | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JGROUP J | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JMetallurgist | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JMines Rescue Technical Officer Level 3 | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JMines Rescue Training Officer Level 3 | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JOpen Cut Overseer | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JSenior Chemist | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JSenior Foreperson | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group JWashing Plant Superintendent and/or Supervisor | $1,413.30 | $40.38 |
| Group KChief Chemist | $1,445.20 | $41.29 |
| Group KChief Geologist | $1,445.20 | $41.29 |
| Group KCoal Preparation Plant Supervisor | $1,445.20 | $41.29 |
| Group KGROUP K | $1,445.20 | $41.29 |
| Group KMines Rescue Senior Technical Officer | $1,445.20 | $41.29 |
| Group KMines Rescue Training Coordinator | $1,445.20 | $41.29 |
| Group KSenior Engineer | $1,445.20 | $41.29 |
| Group KSenior Geologist | $1,445.20 | $41.29 |
| Group KSenior Metallurgist | $1,445.20 | $41.29 |
| Group KSenior Open Cut Overseer | $1,445.20 | $41.29 |
| Group KUndermanager | $1,445.20 | $41.29 |
| Group LChief Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineer | $1,480.50 | $42.30 |
| Group LGROUP L | $1,480.50 | $42.30 |
| Group LMines Rescue Assistant Superintendent | $1,480.50 | $42.30 |
| Group LProduction Supervisor | $1,480.50 | $42.30 |
| Group MElectrical and/or Mechanical Engineer (in charge) | $1,539.00 | $43.97 |
| Group MGROUP M | $1,539.00 | $43.97 |
| Group MMines Rescue Superintendent | $1,539.00 | $43.97 |
| Group MUndermanager (in charge) | $1,539.00 | $43.97 |
Staff Employees: Graduate Engineer ratesClause B.2.3(a)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer – Level 1, 80 | $1,130.64 |
| Graduate Engineer – Level 2, 86 | $1,215.44 |
| Graduate Engineer – Level 3, 94 | $1,328.50 |
Staff Employees: Commercial Graduate ratesClause B.2.3(b)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Commercial Graduate – Level 1, 80 | $1,115.52 |
| Commercial Graduate – Level 2, 86 | $1,199.18 |
| Commercial Graduate – Level 3, 94 | $1,310.74 |
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. Some casual tables count from the casual rate, so their ordinary hours read 100%.
Evenings, weekends and public holidays
Full-time and part-time production and engineering employees: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Mineworker – Induction Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$31.15 |
| Saturday - First 4 hours | 150%$46.73 |
| Saturday - After 4 hours | 200%$62.30 |
| Sunday | 200%$62.30 |
| Public holiday | 300%$93.45 |
Staff employees: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Commercial Graduate – Level 1
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$31.87 | 100%$39.84 |
| Saturday - First 4 hours | 150%$47.81 | 150%$59.76 |
| Saturday - After 4 hours | 200%$63.74 | 200%$79.68 |
| Sunday | 200%$63.74 | 200%$79.68 |
| Public holiday | 300%$95.61 | 300%$119.52 |
Shiftwork
Full-time and part-time production and engineering employees: shiftwork, Monday to Friday
Dollars an hour at Mineworker – Induction Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Day shift | 100%$31.15 |
| Afternoon shift | 115%$35.82 |
| Rotating night shift | 115%$35.82 |
| Permanent night shift | 125%$38.94 |
Full-time and part-time production and engineering employees: shiftwork, Public holiday
Dollars an hour at Mineworker – Induction Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Afternoon and rotating night shift | 330%$102.80 |
| Permanent night shift | 350%$109.03 |
Full-time and part-time production and engineering employees: shiftwork, Weekend
Dollars an hour at Mineworker – Induction Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Afternoon and rotating night shift - Saturday - First 4 hours | 172.5%$53.73 |
| Permanent night shift - Saturday - First 4 hours | 187.5%$58.41 |
| Afternoon and rotating night shift - Saturday - After 4 hours | 230%$71.65 |
| Afternoon and rotating night shift - Sunday | 230%$71.65 |
| Permanent night shift - Saturday - After 4 hours | 250%$77.88 |
| Permanent night shift - Sunday | 250%$77.88 |
Staff employees: shiftwork, Monday to Friday
Dollars an hour at Commercial Graduate – Level 1
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Day shift | 100%$31.87 | 100%$39.84 |
| Afternoon shift | 115%$36.65 | 115%$45.82 |
| Rotating night shift | 115%$36.65 | 115%$45.82 |
| Permanent night shift | 125%$39.84 | 125%$49.80 |
Staff employees: shiftwork, Public holiday
Dollars an hour at Commercial Graduate – Level 1
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon and rotating night shift | 330%$105.17 | 330%$131.47 |
| Permanent night shift | 350%$111.55 | 350%$139.44 |
Staff employees: shiftwork, Weekend
Dollars an hour at Commercial Graduate – Level 1
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon and rotating night shift - Saturday - First 4 hours | 172.5%$54.98 | 172.5%$68.72 |
| Permanent night shift - Saturday - First 4 hours | 187.5%$59.76 | 187.5%$74.70 |
| Afternoon and rotating night shift - Saturday - After 4 hours | 230%$73.30 | 230%$91.63 |
| Afternoon and rotating night shift - Sunday | 230%$73.30 | 230%$91.63 |
| Permanent night shift - Saturday - After 4 hours | 250%$79.68 | 250%$99.60 |
| Permanent night shift - Sunday | 250%$79.68 | 250%$99.60 |
Overtime
Full-time and part-time production and engineering employees other than 6 day roster and 7 day roster employees: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Mineworker – Induction Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 3 hours | 150%$46.73 |
| Monday to Saturday - After 3 hours | 200%$62.30 |
| Sunday | 200%$62.30 |
| Public holiday | 300%$93.45 |
Full-time and part-time production and engineering employees: 6 day roster and 7 day roster employees, overtime, All other overtime
Dollars an hour at Mineworker – Induction Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| All other overtime | 200%$62.30 |
Full-time and part-time production and engineering employees: 6 day roster and 7 day roster employees, overtime, Monday to Friday
Dollars an hour at Mineworker – Induction Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Afternoon and rotating night shift | 215%$66.97 |
| Permanent night shift | 225%$70.09 |
Full-time and part-time production and engineering employees: 6 day roster and 7 day roster employees, overtime, Public holiday
Dollars an hour at Mineworker – Induction Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Day shift | 300%$93.45 |
| Afternoon and rotating night shift | 330%$102.80 |
| Permanent night shift | 350%$109.03 |
Full-time and part-time production and engineering employees: 6 day roster and 7 day roster employees, overtime, Weekend
Dollars an hour at Mineworker – Induction Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Afternoon and rotating night shift - Saturday - First 4 hours | 222.5%$69.31 |
| Afternoon and rotating night shift - Saturday - After 4 hours | 230%$71.65 |
| Afternoon and rotating night shift - Sunday | 230%$71.65 |
| Permanent night shift - Saturday - First 4 hours | 237.5%$73.98 |
| Permanent night shift - Saturday - After 4 hours | 250%$77.88 |
| Permanent night shift - Sunday | 250%$77.88 |
Full-time and part-time production and engineering employees: Regular weekend workers, Overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Mineworker – Induction Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| All other overtime | 200%$62.30 |
| Overtime on a public holiday | 300%$93.45 |
Staff employees other than 6 day roster and 7 day roster employees: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Commercial Graduate – Level 1
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 3 hours | 150%$47.81 | 150%$59.76 |
| Monday to Saturday - After 3 hours | 200%$63.74 | 200%$79.68 |
| Sunday | 200%$63.74 | 200%$79.68 |
| Public holiday | 300%$95.61 | 300%$119.52 |
Staff employees: 6 day roster and 7 day roster employees, overtime, All other overtime
Dollars an hour at Commercial Graduate – Level 1
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| All other overtime | 200%$63.74 | 200%$79.68 |
Staff employees: 6 day roster and 7 day roster employees, overtime, Monday to Friday
Dollars an hour at Commercial Graduate – Level 1
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon and rotating night shift | 215%$68.52 | 215%$85.66 |
| Permanent night shift | 225%$71.71 | 225%$89.64 |
Staff employees: 6 day roster and 7 day roster employees, overtime, Public holiday
Dollars an hour at Commercial Graduate – Level 1
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Day shift | 300%$95.61 | 300%$119.52 |
| Afternoon and rotating night shift | 330%$105.17 | 330%$131.47 |
| Permanent night shift | 350%$111.55 | 350%$139.44 |
Staff employees: 6 day roster and 7 day roster employees, overtime, Weekend
Dollars an hour at Commercial Graduate – Level 1
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon and rotating night shift - Saturday - First 4 hours | 222.5%$70.91 | 222.5%$88.64 |
| Afternoon and rotating night shift - Saturday - After 4 hours | 230%$73.30 | 230%$91.63 |
| Afternoon and rotating night shift - Sunday | 230%$73.30 | 230%$91.63 |
| Permanent night shift - Saturday - First 4 hours | 237.5%$75.69 | 237.5%$94.62 |
| Permanent night shift - Saturday - After 4 hours | 250%$79.68 | 250%$99.60 |
| Permanent night shift - Sunday | 250%$79.68 | 250%$99.60 |
Staff employees: Regular weekend workers, Overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Commercial Graduate – Level 1
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| All other overtime | 200%$63.74 | 200%$79.68 |
| Overtime on a public holiday | 300%$95.61 | 300%$119.52 |
Juniors, apprentices and other arrangements
Rates that depend on age, training or another arrangement. Open a group to see its rates.
Production and Engineering Employees - Apprentices (including adult apprentices) that commenced prior to 1 January 2014Adult apprentice ratesClause A.6.73 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Adult apprentices1st year of apprenticeship, 80 | $888.88 |
| Adult apprentices2nd year of apprenticeship, 90 | $999.99 |
| Adult apprentices3rd year of apprenticeship, 95 | $1,055.55 |
Production and Engineering Employees - Apprentices (including adult apprentices) that commenced prior to 1 January 2014Apprentice ratesClause A.6.74 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Apprentices other than adult apprentices1st year of experience, 45 | $500.00 |
| Apprentices other than adult apprentices2nd year of experience, 60 | $666.66 |
| Apprentices other than adult apprentices3rd year of experience, 75 | $833.33 |
| Apprentices other than adult apprentices4th year of experience, 90 | $999.99 |
Production and Engineering Employees: Apprentice (other than adult apprentices) that commenced on or after 1 January 2014Apprentice ratesClause A.6.8(b)(i)9 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Has completed year 12Stage 1, From 1 January 2014: 50% | $555.55 |
| Has completed year 12Stage 1, From first pay period commencing on or after 1 January 2015: 55% | $611.11 |
| Has completed year 12Stage 2, 65% | $722.22 |
| Has completed year 12Stage 3, 75% | $833.33 |
| Has completed year 12Stage 4, 90% | $999.99 |
| Has not completed year 12Stage 1, 50% | $555.55 |
| Has not completed year 12Stage 2, 60% | $666.66 |
| Has not completed year 12Stage 3, 75% | $833.33 |
| Has not completed year 12Stage 4, 90% | $999.99 |
Production and Engineering Employees: Adult apprentices that commenced on or after 1 January 2014Adult apprentice ratesClause A.6.8(b)(ii)3 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Stage 1, 80% of Mineworker - Induction Level 2 | $888.88 |
| Stage 2, Mineworker – Induction Level 1 | $1,090.10 |
| Stage 3, Mineworker – Induction Level 1 | $1,090.10 |
Production and Engineering Employees: JuniorsJunior ratesClause A.73 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Under 16 years, 40 | $444.44 |
| 16 years, 55 | $611.11 |
| 17 years, 75 | $833.33 |
Staff Employees: JuniorsJunior ratesClause B.2.25 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Under 17 years, 65 | $759.59 |
| 17 years, 70 | $818.02 |
| 18 years, 80 | $934.88 |
| 19 years, 90 | $1,051.74 |
| 20 years, 95 | $1,110.17 |
Allowances paid on top
20 allowances are for the work itself, paid when the job calls for it, and 3 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| An adult employee who works underground on any shift: Underground allowance (Electrical/ Mechanical)Clause A.8.2(a) | $2.56 per day or shift | |
| An employee is engaged on shaft work: Shaft work (Electrical / Mechanical)Clause A.8.2(a) | $6.56 a shift | |
| Employees working in a space, the dimensions of which necessitate working in a stooped or otherwise cramped position or without proper ventilation, or where confinement within a limited space is unusually discomforting: Confined spaces allowance (Electrical/ Mechanical)Clause A.8.2(a) | $0.89 an hour | |
| Minimum payment of 4 hours at this rate for employees required to carry out work in connection with the release of blockages in sewerage lines and connections thereto (including pumps); A minimum payment of one hour for work on pumps after removal from a pumping station or treatment works for cleaning or stripping: Shaft work (Electrical / Mechanical), minimum paymentClause A.8.2(a) | $3.33 minimum payment per day or shift | |
| Where an employee carries out pressure or x-ray standard welding on booms: Boom Welding allowance (does not apply to employees employed under the open cut work model)Clause A.8.2(a) | $1.06 an hour | |
| Where an employee has to handle machinery, equipment, appliances or gear of any description which is covered with oil or grease: Dirty workClause A.8.2(a) | $2.56 a shift | |
| Where an employee is appointed as a first aid attendant: First Aid Attendant allowance (does not apply to employees employed under the open cut or underground work models)Clause A.8.2(a) | $5.00 per day or shift | |
| Where an employee is appointed as a first aid officer: First Aid Officer allowance (does not apply to employees employed under the open cut or underground work models)Clause A.8.2(a) | $8.44 per day or shift or attendance at or paid absence from work | |
| Where an employee is employed in or about a washery; This allowance is in substitution of all other disability allowances except water money: Washery allowance | ||
| Where an employee is employed in or about a washery; This allowance is in substitution of all other disability allowances except water money: Washery allowanceClause A.8.2(a) | $7.00 per day or shift | |
| Minimum paymentClause A.8.2(a) | $3.56 minimum payment per day or shift | |
| Where an employee is engaged on afternoon shift and/or night shift at open cut workings and who is in receipt of the 15% shift allowance: Additional shift allowance | ||
| Open cut employees, per afternoon shiftClause A.8.2(a) | $4.78 per afternoon shift (additional to the shiftwork rates) | |
| Open cut employees, per night shiftClause A.8.2(a) | $9.44 per night shift (additional to the shiftwork rates) | |
| Where an employee is engaged on work at a height of 7.5 metres or more above the nearest horizontal plane: Height money (Electrical/ Mechanical)Clause A.8.2(a) | $2.56 a shift | |
| Where, through no fault of the employee, and in the course of duties, an employee's clothing becomes wet; The employee is to notify the supervisor of the intention to claim water money and the reasons for making it as soon as is possible; An employee regularly receiving water money must not have the payment discontinued without notice: Water moneyClause A.8.2(a) | $5.44 a shift | |
| Where an employee is appointed as a first aid attendant: First Aid Attendant allowanceClause B.3.1(a) | $5.00 per day or shift | |
| Where an employee is appointed as the first aid officer: First Aid Officer allowanceClause B.3.1(a) | $8.44 per day or shift or attendance at, or paid absence from, work | |
| Stand-by allowance | ||
| Employees on Monday to Friday stand-by rosterClause I.2.1 | $114.00 a day | |
| Employees on a stand-by roster that includes Saturday and/or SundayClause I.2.2 | $207.89 a day | |
| Duty officers on a Monday to Friday stand-by rosterClause I.2.3 | $134.11 a day | |
| Duty officers on a stand-by roster that includes Saturday and/or SundayClause I.2.4 | $268.22 a day | |
To cover costs
| Allowance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Meal allowanceClause A.8.3 | $20.58 for each meal |
| Tool allowanceClause A.8.3 | $13.52 a week |
| MealClause B.3.2 | $20.58 for each 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.
Questions people ask
- What is the minimum pay rate under the Black Coal Mining Industry Award?
- From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult rate is $1,090.10 a week, for Mineworker – Induction Level 1. The highest adult classification is $1,539.00 a week. Adult apprentice, apprentice and junior rates, further down, can be lower.
- How does the Black Coal Mining Industry Award minimum compare?
- Its lowest adult rate is $1,090.10 a week, 8.5% above the National Minimum Wage of $1,004.90 a week. Of the 25 awards that set weekly rates, 2 have a higher minimum.
- How much did Black Coal Mining Industry Award rates go up on 1 July 2026?
- The lowest adult rate rose 4.75%, from $1,040.70 to $1,090.10 a week, in the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review. The table shows each classification's rate before and after.
- What are Sunday rates under the Black Coal Mining Industry Award?
- Full-time and part-time employees get 200% of the ordinary rate on Sunday: $62.30 an hour at Mineworker – Induction Level 1. Public holidays are 300%. Casual rates are in the penalty tables above.
- What allowances are paid under the Black Coal Mining Industry Award?
- 23 allowances have a dollar amount set by the Commission, including an an adult employee who works underground on any shift: Underground allowance (Electrical/ Mechanical) of $2.56 per day or shift, an an employee is engaged on shaft work: Shaft work (Electrical / Mechanical) of $6.56 a shift and an employees working in a space, the dimensions of which necessitate working in a stooped or otherwise cramped position or without proper ventilation, or where confinement within a limited space is unusually discomforting: Confined spaces allowance (Electrical/ Mechanical) of $0.89 an hour. 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.