Health Professionals, Medical Scientists and Support Services (Victoria) State Reference Public Sector Modern Award pay rates
Award code MA000157, with rates in force from 1 July 2026.
Minimum pay for 256 adult classifications under the Health Professionals, Medical Scientists and Support Services (Victoria) State Reference Public Sector Modern Award 2018, from 1 July 2026: $1,031.40 to $2,656.60 a week before tax.
Lowest adult rate
$1,031.40a week
For 1st year of experience. Up 4.75% from $984.60.
Its lowest adult rate is $1,031.40 a week, 2.6% above the National Minimum Wage of $1,004.90 a week. Of the 25 awards that set weekly rates, 7 have a higher minimum. The dashed line is the minimum wage; each tick is another award.
Pay by group of classifications
Dollars a week, from 1 July 2026- HASA Employees - Food Services, General Services & Technical, Clinical and Personal Care11 classifications$1,052.90 to $1,276.50
- Dental Technicians4 classifications$1,168.90 to $1,555.50
- Dental Nurses6 classifications$1,156.90 to $1,394.50
- UG1 classifications14 classifications$1,154.30 to $1,866.50
- Chief rates27 classifications$1,697.00 to $2,656.60
- UG3 classifications Medical laboratory technician18 classifications$1,049.30 to $1,386.50
- Child psychotherapy17 classifications$1,144.40 to $2,004.80
- Welfare workers20 classifications$1,031.40 to $1,413.70
- Community development workers23 classifications$1,105.10 to $1,594.70
- Client adviser/rehabilitation consultant15 classifications$1,398.80 to $2,085.60
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- Audiologist14 classifications$1,125.60 to $1,837.70
- Clinical Perfusionists16 classifications$1,125.60 to $2,117.70
- Dietician18 classifications$1,139.70 to $2,022.40
- Medical Scientist21 classifications$1,125.60 to $2,627.90
- Pharmacists15 classifications$1,187.90 to $1,996.00
- Psychologists17 classifications$1,110.00 to $1,976.30
Every classification in each group is in the tables below.
Minimum pay by classification from 1 July 2026
Weekly rates are for a full-time week.
HASA Employees - Food Services, General Services & Technical, Clinical and Personal CareClause 12.2(a)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Wage/Skill Group 1 | $1,052.90 |
| Wage/Skill Group 2 | $1,077.70 |
| Wage/Skill Group 3 | $1,094.60 |
| Wage/Skill Group 4 | $1,103.50 |
| Wage/Skill Group 5 | $1,120.80 |
| Wage/Skill Group 6 | $1,133.00 |
| Wage/Skill Group 7 | $1,151.90 |
| Wage/Skill Group 8 | $1,167.40 |
| Wage/Skill Group 9 | $1,188.20 |
| Wage/Skill Group 10 | $1,233.20 |
| Wage/Skill Group 11 | $1,276.50 |
Dental TechniciansClause 12.2(b)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Dental technician level I | $1,168.90 |
| Dental technician level II | $1,270.50 |
| Foreperson dental technician | $1,407.00 |
| Dental laboratory manager | $1,555.50 |
Dental NursesClause 12.2(d)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Dental nurse level I | $1,156.90 |
| Dental nurse level II | $1,181.50 |
| Dental nurse level III | $1,194.60 |
| Dental nurse level IV | $1,213.60 |
| Deputy superintending dental nurse | $1,342.10 |
| Advanced dental technician | $1,394.50 |
UG1 classificationsClause 12.3(b)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Grade 11st year of experience after qualification | $1,154.30 |
| Grade 12nd year of experience after qualification | $1,216.60 |
| Grade 13rd year of experience after qualification | $1,269.80 |
| Grade 14th year of experience after qualification | $1,336.90 |
| Grade 15th year of experience after qualification | $1,388.00 |
| Grade 16th year of experience after qualification | $1,439.60 |
| Grade 21st year of experience at this level | $1,439.60 |
| Grade 22nd year of experience at this level | $1,501.10 |
| Grade 23rd year of experience at this level | $1,560.40 |
| Grade 24th year of experience at this level | $1,625.20 |
| Grade 31st year of experience at this level | $1,697.00 |
| Grade 32nd year of experience at this level | $1,746.10 |
| Grade 33rd year of experience at this level | $1,784.70 |
| Grade 34th year of experience at this level | $1,866.50 |
Chief ratesClause 12.3(c)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| RTT grade 2(c) | $1,937.70 |
| All chief G 3 (except Medical Record Administrator, Music Therapist, Research Technologist, Medical Librarian, Podiatrist, Medical Photographer/Illustrator and Recreation Therapist) | $2,065.40 |
| All Chief Grade 4 (except Music Therapist, Research Technologist, Medical Librarian, Podiatrist, Medical Photographer/Illustrator, Recreation Therapist and Medical Record Administrator) | $2,205.90 |
| All Chief G 5 (except Music Therapist, Research Technologist, Medical Librarian, Podiatrist, Medical Photographer/Illustrator, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Speech Pathologist, Recreation Therapist, Medical Record Administrator and Orthoptist) and RTT G 4 | $2,560.80 |
| RTT grade 5 | $2,656.60 |
| All other Chief G 1 (except Medical Record Administrator Chief Grade 1, Recreation Therapist, Music Therapist and Research Technologist) and all other Deputy Chief (except Music Therapist, Research Technologist, Medical Librarian and Recreation Therapist)1st year of experience at this level | $1,697.00 |
| All other Chief G 1 (except Medical Record Administrator Chief Grade 1, Recreation Therapist, Music Therapist and Research Technologist) and all other Deputy Chief (except Music Therapist, Research Technologist, Medical Librarian and Recreation Therapist)2nd year of experience at this level | $1,746.10 |
| All other Chief G 1 (except Medical Record Administrator Chief Grade 1, Recreation Therapist, Music Therapist and Research Technologist) and all other Deputy Chief (except Music Therapist, Research Technologist, Medical Librarian and Recreation Therapist)3rd year of experience at this level | $1,784.70 |
| All other Chief G 2 (except Medical Record Administrator, Music Therapist, Research Technologist and Recreation Therapist)1st year of experience at this level | $1,866.50 |
| All other Chief G 2 (except Medical Record Administrator, Music Therapist, Research Technologist and Recreation Therapist)2nd year of experience at this level | $1,937.70 |
| Deputy chief G 1 (MIT, NMT & cardiac tech only)1st year of experience at this level | $1,697.00 |
| Deputy chief G 1 (MIT, NMT & cardiac tech only)2nd year of experience at this level | $1,746.10 |
| Deputy chief G 2 (MIT, NMT & cardiac tech only)1st year of experience at this level | $1,746.10 |
| Deputy chief G 2 (MIT, NMT & cardiac tech only)2nd year of experience at this level | $1,784.70 |
| Deputy chief G 2 (MIT, NMT & cardiac tech only)3rd year of experience at this level | $1,866.50 |
| Deputy chief medical record administratorGrade 1 as defined | $1,697.00 |
| Deputy chief medical record administratorGrade 2 as defined | $1,746.10 |
| Medical record admin chief G 1 and RTT G 2a1st year of experience at this level | $1,697.00 |
| Medical record admin chief G 1 and RTT G 2a2nd year of experience at this level | $1,746.10 |
| Medical record administrator chief G 21st year of experience at this level | $1,746.10 |
| Medical record administrator chief G 22nd year of experience at this level | $1,784.70 |
| Medical record administrator chief G 31st year of experience at this level | $1,866.50 |
| Medical record administrator chief G 32nd year of experience at this level | $1,937.70 |
| RTT grade 2(a)1st year of experience at this level | $1,697.00 |
| RTT grade 2(a)2nd year of experience at this level | $1,746.10 |
| RTT grade 2(b)1st year of experience at this level | $1,784.70 |
| RTT grade 2(b)2nd year of experience at this level | $1,866.50 |
UG3 classifications Medical laboratory technicianClause 12.3(d)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 qualified1st year of experience after qualification | $1,049.30 |
| Grade 1 qualified2nd year of experience after qualification | $1,087.90 |
| Grade 1 qualified3rd year of experience after qualification | $1,124.60 |
| Grade 1 qualified4th year of experience after qualification | $1,151.00 |
| Grade 1 qualified5th year of experience after qualification | $1,180.50 |
| Grade 1 qualified6th year of experience after qualification | $1,210.60 |
| Grade 1 qualified7th year of experience after qualification | $1,239.90 |
| Grade 1 qualified8th year of experience after qualification | $1,269.80 |
| Grade 21st year of experience at this level | $1,269.80 |
| Grade 22nd year of experience at this level | $1,309.50 |
| Grade 23rd year of experience at this level | $1,348.80 |
| Grade 24th year of experience at this level | $1,386.50 |
| Medical technician/renal dialysis technician1st year of experience | $1,049.30 |
| Medical technician/renal dialysis technician2nd year of experience | $1,087.90 |
| Medical technician/renal dialysis technician3rd year of experience | $1,102.60 |
| Medical technician/renal dialysis technician4th year of experience | $1,117.20 |
| Medical technician/renal dialysis technician5th year of experience | $1,137.90 |
| Medical technician/renal dialysis technician6th year of experience | $1,160.20 |
Child psychotherapyClause 12.3(e)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Child psychotherapy Level 11st year of experience | $1,144.40 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 12nd year of experience | $1,187.10 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 13rd year of experience | $1,238.60 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 14th year of experience | $1,287.50 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 15th year of experience | $1,339.50 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 16th year of experience | $1,388.30 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 17th year of experience | $1,443.60 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 21st year of experience | $1,518.60 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 22nd year of experience | $1,535.90 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 23rd year of experience | $1,592.60 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 24th year of experience | $1,633.90 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 31st year of experience | $1,706.10 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 32nd year of experience | $1,757.50 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 33rd year of experience | $1,810.60 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 41st year of experience | $1,870.30 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 42nd year of experience | $1,928.10 |
| Child psychotherapy Level 43rd year of experience | $2,004.80 |
Welfare workersClause 12.3(f)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Class II1st year of experience | $1,154.30 |
| Class II2nd year of experience | $1,191.60 |
| Class II3rd year of experience | $1,216.00 |
| Class II4th year of experience and thereafter | $1,255.70 |
| Class III1st year of experience | $1,255.70 |
| Class III2nd year of experience | $1,292.60 |
| Class III3rd year of experience and thereafter | $1,323.00 |
| Class IV1st year of experience | $1,352.50 |
| Class IV2nd year of experience | $1,385.80 |
| Class IV3rd year of experience | $1,413.70 |
| Qualified welfare worker class I1st year of experience | $1,031.40 |
| Qualified welfare worker class I2nd year of experience | $1,078.60 |
| Qualified welfare worker class I3rd year of experience | $1,097.80 |
| Qualified welfare worker class I4th year of experience | $1,128.20 |
| Qualified welfare worker class I5th year of experience | $1,154.30 |
| Qualified welfare worker class I6th year of experience | $1,191.60 |
| Qualified welfare worker class I7th year of experience and thereafter | $1,216.90 |
| Unqualified1st year of experience | $1,046.90 |
| Unqualified2nd year of experience | $1,080.60 |
| Unqualified3rd year of experience and thereafter | $1,119.10 |
Community development workersClause 12.3(g)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Class II(a)1st year of experience | $1,138.70 |
| Class II(a)2nd year of experience | $1,176.10 |
| Class II(a)3rd year of experience | $1,212.80 |
| Class II(a)4th year of experience | $1,250.20 |
| Class II(a)5th year of experience | $1,290.80 |
| Class II(a)6th year of experience | $1,330.10 |
| Class II(a)7th year of experience | $1,347.20 |
| Class II(a)8th year of experience | $1,403.30 |
| Class II(a)9th year of experience | $1,442.80 |
| Class II(a)10th year of experience | $1,478.70 |
| Class II(b)1st year of experience | $1,403.30 |
| Class II(b)2nd year of experience | $1,442.80 |
| Class II(b)3rd year of experience | $1,478.70 |
| Class II(b)4th year of experience | $1,518.00 |
| Class II(b)5th year of experience | $1,554.90 |
| Class II(b)6th year of experience | $1,594.70 |
| Class III1st year of experience | $1,518.00 |
| Class III2nd year of experience | $1,554.90 |
| Class III3rd year of experience and thereafter | $1,594.70 |
| Community development workers Class I1st year of experience | $1,105.10 |
| Community development workers Class I2nd year of experience | $1,138.70 |
| Community development workers Class I3rd year of experience | $1,176.10 |
| Community development workers Class I4th year of experience | $1,212.80 |
Client adviser/rehabilitation consultantClause 12.3(h)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 qualifiedOn commencement/appointment | $1,398.80 |
| Grade 1 qualified2nd year of experience after qualification | $1,421.60 |
| Grade 1 qualified3rd year of experience after qualification | $1,446.50 |
| Grade 1 qualified4th year of experience after qualification | $1,502.00 |
| Grade 1 qualified5th year of experience after qualification | $1,528.10 |
| Grade 1 qualified6th year of experience after qualification | $1,553.80 |
| Grade 21st year of experience at this level | $1,623.60 |
| Grade 22nd year of experience at this level | $1,656.50 |
| Grade 23rd year of experience at this level | $1,689.50 |
| Grade 3 senior clinician1st year of experience at this level | $1,771.10 |
| Grade 3 senior clinician2nd year of experience at this level | $1,803.20 |
| Grade 3 senior clinician3rd year of experience at this level | $1,835.80 |
| Grade 4 principal1st year of experience at this level | $1,972.40 |
| Grade 4 principal2nd year of experience at this level | $2,029.00 |
| Grade 4 principal3rd year of experience at this level | $2,085.60 |
AudiologistClause 12.4(b)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Grade I1st year of experience after qualification | $1,125.60 |
| Grade I2nd year of experience after qualification | $1,187.90 |
| Grade I3rd year of experience after qualification | $1,241.20 |
| Grade I4th year of experience after qualification | $1,308.10 |
| Grade I5th year of experience after qualification | $1,359.30 |
| Grade I6th year of experience after qualification and thereafter | $1,411.10 |
| Grade IIOn appointment | $1,411.10 |
| Grade II2nd year after appointment | $1,472.40 |
| Grade II3rd year after appointment | $1,531.70 |
| Grade II4th year after appointment and thereafter | $1,596.30 |
| Grade IIIOn appointment | $1,668.10 |
| Grade III2nd year after appointment | $1,717.70 |
| Grade III3rd year after appointment | $1,755.80 |
| Grade III4th year after appointment and thereafter | $1,837.70 |
Clinical PerfusionistsClause 12.4(c)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Grade 11st year of experience after qualification | $1,125.60 |
| Grade 12nd year of experience after qualification | $1,187.90 |
| Grade 13rd year of experience after qualification | $1,241.20 |
| Grade 14th year of experience after qualification | $1,308.10 |
| Grade 15th year of experience after qualification | $1,359.30 |
| Grade 16th year of experience after qualification and thereafter | $1,411.10 |
| Grade 21st year of experience after certification | $1,472.40 |
| Grade 22nd year of experience after certification | $1,531.70 |
| Grade 23rd year of experience after certification | $1,596.30 |
| Grade 24th year of experience after certification | $1,668.10 |
| Grade 25th year of experience after certification | $1,717.70 |
| Grade 26th year of experience after certification | $1,755.80 |
| Grade 27th year of experience after certification and thereafter | $1,837.70 |
| Grade 3On appointment | $1,908.90 |
| Grade 32nd year after appointment | $1,996.00 |
| Grade 33rd year after appointment and thereafter | $2,117.70 |
DieticianClause 12.4(d)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Grade 11st year of experience after qualification | $1,139.70 |
| Grade 12nd year of experience after qualification | $1,172.70 |
| Grade 13rd year of experience after qualification | $1,223.10 |
| Grade 14th year of experience after qualification | $1,282.00 |
| Grade 15th year of experience after qualification | $1,350.40 |
| Grade 16th year of experience after qualification and thereafter | $1,415.10 |
| Grade 21st year | $1,455.90 |
| Grade 22nd year | $1,495.00 |
| Grade 23rd year | $1,533.60 |
| Grade 24th year and thereafter | $1,572.20 |
| Grade 31st year | $1,626.20 |
| Grade 32nd year | $1,673.80 |
| Grade 33rd year | $1,721.00 |
| Grade 34th year and thereafter | $1,765.90 |
| Grade 41st year | $1,857.20 |
| Grade 42nd year | $1,912.20 |
| Grade 43rd year | $1,967.30 |
| Grade 44th year and thereafter | $2,022.40 |
Medical ScientistClause 12.4(e)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Scientist) | $2,374.40 |
| Grade V | $2,552.50 |
| Principal Scientist | $2,374.40 |
| Director (Scientist) | $2,627.90 |
| Grade I1st year of experience after qualification | $1,125.60 |
| Grade I2nd year of experience after qualification | $1,187.90 |
| Grade I3rd year of experience after qualification | $1,241.20 |
| Grade I4th year of experience after qualification | $1,308.10 |
| Grade I5th year of experience after qualification | $1,359.30 |
| Grade I6th year of experience after qualification and thereafter | $1,411.10 |
| Grade IIOn appointment | $1,411.10 |
| Grade II2nd year after appointment | $1,472.40 |
| Grade II3rd year after appointment | $1,531.70 |
| Grade II4th year after appointment and thereafter | $1,596.30 |
| Grade IIIOn appointment | $1,668.10 |
| Grade III2nd year after appointment | $1,717.70 |
| Grade III3rd year after appointment | $1,755.80 |
| Grade III4th year after appointment and thereafter | $1,837.70 |
| Grade IVOn appointment and during 2nd year after appointment | $1,908.90 |
| Grade IVDuring 3rd and 4th years after appointment | $1,996.00 |
| Grade IVThereafter | $2,117.70 |
PharmacistsClause 12.4(f)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Grade IFirst year of experience after registration | $1,187.90 |
| Grade ISecond year | $1,241.20 |
| Grade IThird year | $1,308.10 |
| Grade IFourth year | $1,359.30 |
| Grade IFifth year and thereafter | $1,411.10 |
| Pharmacist grade 2On appointment | $1,411.10 |
| Pharmacist grade 2Second year | $1,472.40 |
| Pharmacist grade 2Third year | $1,531.70 |
| Pharmacist grade 2Fourth year and thereafter | $1,596.30 |
| Pharmacist In ChargeOn appointment | $1,668.10 |
| Pharmacist In Charge2nd year | $1,717.70 |
| Pharmacist In Charge3rd year and thereafter | $1,755.80 |
| Pharmacist In ChargeGroup 2 | $1,873.80 |
| Pharmacist In ChargeGroup 1B | $1,908.90 |
| Pharmacist In ChargeGroup 1A | $1,996.00 |
PsychologistsClause 12.4(g)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Grade I1st year | $1,110.00 |
| Grade I2nd year | $1,152.10 |
| Grade I3rd year | $1,203.10 |
| Grade I4th year | $1,251.30 |
| Grade I5th year | $1,303.00 |
| Grade I6th year | $1,351.20 |
| Grade I7th year | $1,406.10 |
| Grade II1st year | $1,480.30 |
| Grade II2nd year | $1,516.90 |
| Grade II3rd year | $1,553.70 |
| Grade II4th year | $1,595.20 |
| Grade III1st year | $1,666.00 |
| Grade III2nd year | $1,722.10 |
| Grade III3rd year | $1,769.60 |
| Grade IV1st year | $1,841.40 |
| Grade IV2nd year | $1,899.20 |
| Grade IV3rd year | $1,976.30 |
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.
National Training 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 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 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
15 allowances are for the work itself, paid when the job calls for it, and 8 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Additional amounts for the purpose of determining the ordinary hourly rate of pay for employees in clause 12.2(a): Additional amounts: After one year's experienceCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 12.2(a)(i) | $6.86 Weekly | |
| Additional amounts for the purpose of determining the ordinary hourly rate of pay for employees in clause 12.2(a): Additional amounts: After two year's experienceCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 12.2(a)(i) | $14.18 Weekly | |
| Additional amounts for the purpose of determining the ordinary hourly rate of pay for employees in clause 12.2(a) and who have completed an apprenticeship or Tradesperson Certificate: Additional amounts: After one year's experienceCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 12.2(a)(ii) | $9.95 Weekly | |
| Additional amounts for the purpose of determining the ordinary hourly rate of pay for employees in clause 12.2(a) and who have completed an apprenticeship or Tradesperson Certificate: Additional amounts: After two year's experienceCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 12.2(a)(ii) | $18.04 Weekly | |
| Dental Technicians: Experience payment: during second year of experienceClause 12.2(b)(i) | $11.58 Weekly | |
| Dental Technicians: Experience payment: during third and subsequent years of experienceClause 12.2(b)(i) | $27.75 Weekly | |
| All dental nurses except for employees classified as dental nurse level I and dental nurse level II: Experience payment: during second year of experienceClause 12.2(d)(i) | $7.06 Weekly | |
| All dental nurses except for employees classified as dental nurse level I and dental nurse level II: Experience payment: during third and subsequent years of experienceClause 12.2(d)(i) | $14.66 Weekly | |
| Interpreter/Translator Grade 1 | ||
| In their fourth yearClause 13.9(b) | $62.93 a week | |
| In their second yearClause 13.9(b) | $10.51 a week | |
| In their third yearClause 13.9(b) | $36.50 a week | |
| Interpreter/Translator Grade 2 | ||
| In their first yearClause 13.9(c) | $103.37 a week | |
| In their fourth yearClause 13.9(c) | $190.61 a week | |
| In their second yearClause 13.9(c) | $131.85 a week | |
| In their third yearClause 13.9(c) | $160.61 a week | |
To cover costs
| Allowance | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry allowance | ||
| Per shiftClause 13.4(b) | $0.33 a shift | |
| Per weekClause 13.4(b) | $1.53 a week | |
| Uniform allowance | ||
| Per shiftClause 13.4(b) | $1.26 a shift | |
| Per weekClause 13.4(b) | $6.41 a week | |
| Meal allowance | ||
| Meal allowanceClause 13.7(a) | $17.30 each time | |
| Where overtime exceeds 4 hoursClause 13.7(a)(ii) | $15.60 each time | |
| Tool allowanceClause 13.13 | $13.41 a week | |
| Vehicle allowanceClause 13.14(a) | $1.01 a km | |
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 Health Professionals, Medical Scientists and Support Services (Victoria) State Reference Public Sector Modern Award?
- From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult rate is $1,031.40 a week, for 1st year of experience. The highest adult classification is $2,656.60 a week. Trainee rates, further down, can be lower.
- How does the Health Professionals, Medical Scientists and Support Services (Victoria) State Reference Public Sector Modern Award minimum compare?
- Its lowest adult rate is $1,031.40 a week, 2.6% above the National Minimum Wage of $1,004.90 a week. Of the 25 awards that set weekly rates, 7 have a higher minimum.
- How much did Health Professionals, Medical Scientists and Support Services (Victoria) State Reference Public Sector Modern Award rates go up on 1 July 2026?
- The lowest adult rate rose 4.75%, from $984.60 to $1,031.40 a week, 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 Health Professionals, Medical Scientists and Support Services (Victoria) State Reference Public Sector Modern Award?
- 23 allowances have a dollar amount set by the Commission, including an additional amounts for the purpose of determining the ordinary hourly rate of pay for employees in clause 12.2(a): Additional amounts: After one year's experience of $6.86 Weekly, an additional amounts for the purpose of determining the ordinary hourly rate of pay for employees in clause 12.2(a): Additional amounts: After two year's experience of $14.18 Weekly and an additional amounts for the purpose of determining the ordinary hourly rate of pay for employees in clause 12.2(a) and who have completed an apprenticeship or Tradesperson Certificate: Additional amounts: After one year's experience of $9.95 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.