Hospitality Industry (General) Award pay rates
Award code MA000009, with rates in force from 1 July 2026.
Minimum pay for 15 adult classifications under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020, from 1 July 2026: $25.74 to $33.16 an hour before tax. Casuals get a 25% loading on top.
Lowest adult rate
$25.74an hour
For Introductory level. $978.10 for a full-time week. Up 6.01% from $24.28. Casuals get $32.18 an hour, with the 25% loading.
Its lowest adult rate is $25.74 an hour. Of the 116 awards that set hourly rates, 71 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- Introductory level$25.74
- Level 2Clerical grade 1; Cook grade 1; Door person/security officer grade 1; Food and beverage attendant grade 2; Front office grade 1; Gardener grade 1; Guest service grade 2; Kitchen attendant grade 2; Leisure attendant grade 1; Storeperson grade 1$27.08
- Level 3Clerical grade 2; Cook grade 2; Food and beverage attendant grade 3; Fork-lift driver; Front office grade 2; Gardener grade 2; Guest service grade 3; Handyperson; Kitchen attendant grade 3; Leisure attendant grade 2; Storeperson grade 2; Timekeeper/security officer grade 2$27.97
- Level 4Clerical grade 3; Cook (tradesperson) grade 3; Food and beverage attendant (tradesperson) grade 4; Front office grade 3; Gardener grade 3 (tradesperson); Guest service grade 4; Leisure attendant grade 3; Storeperson grade 3$29.45
- Level 5Clerical supervisor; Cook (tradesperson) grade 4; Food and beverage supervisor; Front office supervisor; Gardener grade 4 (tradesperson); Guest service supervisor$31.30
- Level 6Cook (tradesperson) grade 5$32.13
- Level 1Food and beverage attendant grade 1; Guest service grade 1; Kitchen attendant grade 1$26.44
- Introductory level$26.13
- Level 1Casino electronic gaming employee grade 1$27.64
- Level 2Casino electronic gaming employee grade 2; Casino equipment technician grade 1; Casino table gaming employee grade 1; Customer liaison officer; Gaming finance employee grade 1$28.53
- Level 3Casino equipment technician grade 2; Gaming finance employee grade 2; Security officer grade 1$29.45
- Level 4Casino equipment technician grade 3; Gaming finance employee grade 3; Security officer grade 2$31.30
- Level 3ACasino table gaming employee grade 2$30.83
- Level 5Casino table gaming employee grade 3; Gaming finance employee grade 4$32.23
- Level 6Casino table gaming employee grade 4; Gaming finance employee grade 5; Surveillance operator$33.16
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 Introductory level.
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$25.74 | 125%$32.18 |
| Saturday | 125%$32.18 | 150%$38.61 |
| Sunday | 150%$38.61 | 175%$45.05 |
| Public holiday | 225%$57.92 | 250%$64.35 |
Minimum pay by classification from 1 July 2026
Annual rates are full-time salaries; weekly rates are for a full-time week; hourly rates apply to full-time and part-time hours. Casual hourly adds the 25% loading.
Hospitality EmployeesClause 18.1
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly | Casual hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory level | $978.10 | $25.74 | $32.18 |
| Clerical grade 1; Cook grade 1; Door person/security officer grade 1; Food and beverage attendant grade 2; Front office grade 1; Gardener grade 1; Guest service grade 2; Kitchen attendant grade 2; Leisure attendant grade 1; Storeperson grade 1Level 2 | $1,029.10 | $27.08 | $33.85 |
| Clerical grade 2; Cook grade 2; Food and beverage attendant grade 3; Fork-lift driver; Front office grade 2; Gardener grade 2; Guest service grade 3; Handyperson; Kitchen attendant grade 3; Leisure attendant grade 2; Storeperson grade 2; Timekeeper/security officer grade 2Level 3 | $1,062.90 | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Clerical grade 3; Cook (tradesperson) grade 3; Food and beverage attendant (tradesperson) grade 4; Front office grade 3; Gardener grade 3 (tradesperson); Guest service grade 4; Leisure attendant grade 3; Storeperson grade 3Level 4 | $1,119.10 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Clerical supervisor; Cook (tradesperson) grade 4; Food and beverage supervisor; Front office supervisor; Gardener grade 4 (tradesperson); Guest service supervisorLevel 5 | $1,189.40 | $31.30 | $39.13 |
| Cook (tradesperson) grade 5Level 6 | $1,221.10 | $32.13 | $40.16 |
| Food and beverage attendant grade 1; Guest service grade 1; Kitchen attendant grade 1Level 1 | $1,004.90 | $26.44 | $33.05 |
Managerial Staff (Hotels)Clause 18.2
| Classification | Annual |
|---|---|
| Managerial staff (Hotels) | $63,617 |
Casino Gaming EmployeesClause 18.3
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly | Casual hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory level | $993.00 | $26.13 | $32.66 |
| Casino electronic gaming employee grade 1Level 1 | $1,050.20 | $27.64 | $34.55 |
| Casino electronic gaming employee grade 2; Casino equipment technician grade 1; Casino table gaming employee grade 1; Customer liaison officer; Gaming finance employee grade 1Level 2 | $1,084.10 | $28.53 | $35.66 |
| Casino equipment technician grade 2; Gaming finance employee grade 2; Security officer grade 1Level 3 | $1,119.10 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Casino equipment technician grade 3; Gaming finance employee grade 3; Security officer grade 2Level 4 | $1,189.40 | $31.30 | $39.13 |
| Casino table gaming employee grade 2Level 3A | $1,171.70 | $30.83 | $38.54 |
| Casino table gaming employee grade 3; Gaming finance employee grade 4Level 5 | $1,224.70 | $32.23 | $40.29 |
| Casino table gaming employee grade 4; Gaming finance employee grade 5; Surveillance operatorLevel 6 | $1,260.00 | $33.16 | $41.45 |
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
Adult casino gaming employees: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Introductory level
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$26.13 | 125%$32.66 |
| Saturday | 125%$32.66 | 150%$39.20 |
| Sunday | 150%$39.20 | 175%$45.73 |
| Public holiday | 225%$58.79 | 250%$65.33 |
Adult employees: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Introductory level
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$25.74 | 125%$32.18 |
| Saturday | 125%$32.18 | 150%$38.61 |
| Sunday | 150%$38.61 | 175%$45.05 |
| Public holiday | 225%$57.92 | 250%$64.35 |
Managerial staff (Hotels) employees: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Managerial staff (Hotels)
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$32.19 | 125%$40.24 |
| Saturday | 125%$40.24 | 150%$48.29 |
| Sunday | 150%$48.29 | 175%$56.33 |
| Public holiday | 225%$72.43 | 250%$80.48 |
Loaded rates: Casino gaming employees
Dollars an hour at Level 3
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| 110.20% | 110.2%$32.45 |
| 116.95% | 116.95%$34.44 |
| 120.00% | 120%$35.34 |
| 123.40% | 123.4%$36.34 |
| 126.85% | 126.85%$37.36 |
| 131.05% | 131.05%$38.59 |
Loaded rates: Other than casino gaming employees
Dollars an hour at Level 3
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| 110.20% | 110.2%- |
| 110.30% | 110.3%$30.85 |
| 116.95% | 116.95%$32.71 |
| 120.00% | 120%$33.56 |
| 123.40% | 123.4%$34.51 |
| 126.85% | 126.85%$35.48 |
| 131.05% | 131.05%$36.65 |
Overtime
Adult full-time and part-time casino gaming employees: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Introductory level
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | 150%$39.20 |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | 200%$52.26 |
| Weekends and rostered days off | 200%$52.26 |
| Public holiday | 225%$58.79 |
Adult full-time and part-time employees: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Introductory level
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | 150%$38.61 |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | 200%$51.48 |
| Weekends and rostered days off | 200%$51.48 |
| Public holiday | 225%$57.92 |
Full-time and part-time managerial staff (Hotels) employees: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Managerial staff (Hotels)
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | 150%$48.29 |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | 200%$64.38 |
| Weekends and rostered days off | 200%$64.38 |
| Public holiday | 225%$72.43 |
Adult casual casino gaming employees: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Introductory level
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | 150%$39.20 |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | 200%$52.26 |
| Weekends | 200%$52.26 |
| Public holiday | 250%$65.33 |
Adult casual employees: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Introductory level
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | 150%$38.61 |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | 200%$51.48 |
| Weekends | 200%$51.48 |
| Public holiday | 250%$64.35 |
Casual managerial staff (Hotels) employees: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Managerial staff (Hotels)
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | 150%$48.29 |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | 200%$64.38 |
| Weekends | 200%$64.38 |
| Public holiday | 250%$80.48 |
Juniors, apprentices and other arrangements
Rates that depend on age, training or another arrangement. Open a group to see its rates.
Junior employeesJunior ratesClause 18.4(a) - Junior Casino gaming24 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Introductory level18 years of age | $18.29 |
| Introductory level19 years of age | $22.21 |
| Introductory level20 years of age | $26.13 |
| Level 118 years of age | $19.35 |
| Level 119 years of age | $23.49 |
| Level 120 years of age | $27.64 |
| Level 218 years of age | $19.97 |
| Level 219 years of age | $24.25 |
| Level 220 years of age | $28.53 |
| Level 318 years of age | $20.62 |
| Level 319 years of age | $25.03 |
| Level 320 years of age | $29.45 |
| Level 3A18 years of age | $21.58 |
| Level 3A19 years of age | $26.21 |
| Level 3A20 years of age | $30.83 |
| Level 418 years of age | $21.91 |
| Level 419 years of age | $26.61 |
| Level 420 years of age | $31.30 |
| Level 518 years of age | $22.56 |
| Level 519 years of age | $27.40 |
| Level 520 years of age | $32.23 |
| Level 618 years of age | $23.21 |
| Level 619 years of age | $28.19 |
| Level 620 years of age | $33.16 |
Junior employees (other than office juniors)Junior ratesClause 18.4(a) - Junior other than office30 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Introductory Level17 years of age | $15.44 |
| Introductory Level18 years of age | $18.02 |
| Introductory Level19 years of age | $21.88 |
| Introductory Level20 years of age | $25.74 |
| Introductory LevelUnder 17 years of age | $12.87 |
| Level 117 years of age | $15.86 |
| Level 118 years of age | $18.51 |
| Level 119 years of age | $22.47 |
| Level 120 years of age | $26.44 |
| Level 1Under 17 years of age | $13.22 |
| Level 217 years of age | $16.25 |
| Level 218 years of age | $18.96 |
| Level 219 years of age | $23.02 |
| Level 220 years of age | $27.08 |
| Level 2Under 17 years of age | $13.54 |
| Level 317 years of age | $16.78 |
| Level 318 years of age | $19.58 |
| Level 319 years of age | $23.77 |
| Level 320 years of age | $27.97 |
| Level 3Under 17 years of age | $13.99 |
| Level 417 years of age | $17.67 |
| Level 418 years of age | $20.62 |
| Level 419 years of age | $25.03 |
| Level 420 years of age | $29.45 |
| Level 4Under 17 years of age | $14.73 |
| Level 517 years of age | $18.78 |
| Level 518 years of age | $21.91 |
| Level 519 years of age | $26.61 |
| Level 520 years of age | $31.30 |
| Level 5Under 17 years of age | $15.65 |
Junior office employeesJunior ratesClause 18.4(b) - Junior office employees30 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Introductory16 years of age | $14.16 |
| Introductory17 years of age | $16.73 |
| Introductory18 years of age | $19.31 |
| Introductory19 years of age | $23.17 |
| Introductory20 years of age | $25.74 |
| IntroductoryUnder 16 years of age | $11.58 |
| Level 216 years of age | $14.89 |
| Level 217 years of age | $17.60 |
| Level 218 years of age | $20.31 |
| Level 219 years of age | $24.37 |
| Level 220 years of age | $27.08 |
| Level 2Under 16 years of age | $12.19 |
| Level 316 years of age | $15.38 |
| Level 317 years of age | $18.18 |
| Level 318 years of age | $20.98 |
| Level 319 years of age | $25.17 |
| Level 320 years of age | $27.97 |
| Level 3Under 16 years of age | $12.59 |
| Level 416 years of age | $16.20 |
| Level 417 years of age | $19.14 |
| Level 418 years of age | $22.09 |
| Level 419 years of age | $26.51 |
| Level 420 years of age | $29.45 |
| Level 4Under 16 years of age | $13.25 |
| Level 516 years of age | $17.22 |
| Level 517 years of age | $20.35 |
| Level 518 years of age | $23.48 |
| Level 519 years of age | $28.17 |
| Level 520 years of age | $31.30 |
| Level 5Under 16 years of age | $14.09 |
Cooking apprenticesApprentice ratesClause 19.1(b)5 rates
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 100%4th year – attained standard of proficiency | $1,119.10 | $29.45 |
| 55%1st year | $615.51 | $16.20 |
| 65%2nd year | $727.42 | $19.14 |
| 80%3rd year | $895.28 | $23.56 |
| 95%4th year – not attained standard of proficiency | $1,063.15 | $27.98 |
Waiting apprenticesApprentice ratesClause 19.2(b)5 rates
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 100% of the standard weekly rate4th 6 months – attained standard of proficiency | $1,119.10 | $29.45 |
| 70% of the standard weekly rate1st 6 months | $783.37 | $20.62 |
| 85% of the standard weekly rate2nd 6 months | $951.24 | $25.03 |
| Midway between the minimum rate prescribed for Food and beverage attendant grade 2 in Table 3, Minimum rates and the standard weekly rate3rd 6 months | $1,074.10 | $28.27 |
| Midway between the rate specified for the 3rd 6 months and the standard weekly rate4th 6 months – not attained standard of proficiency | $1,096.60 | $28.86 |
Adult cooking apprenticesAdult apprentice ratesClause 19.5 - Adult cooking apprentices5 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| 1st year | $23.56 |
| 2nd year | $25.74 |
| 3rd year | $25.74 |
| 4th year – not attained standard of proficiency | $27.98 |
| 4th year – attained standard of proficiency | $29.45 |
Adult waiting apprenticesAdult apprentice ratesClause 19.5 - Adult waiting apprentices5 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| 1st 6 months | $23.56 |
| 2nd 6 months | $25.03 |
| 3rd 6 months | $28.27 |
| 4th 6 months – not attained standard of proficiency | $28.86 |
| 4th 6 months – attained standard of proficiency | $29.45 |
Allowances paid on top
39 allowances are for the work itself, paid when the job calls for it, and 11 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fork-lift driver allowance | ||
| Fork-lift driver allowanceCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 26.3(a) | $0.44 an hour | |
| Part-time or casual fork-lift driver, prior to 23 January 2020 (see C.1.2 for the rate from 23 January 2020)Counts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 26.3(b) | $3.36 a day | |
| Part-time or casual maximum payment, prior to 23 January 2020 (see C.1.2 for the rate from 23 January 2020)Counts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 26.3(b) | $16.79 a week | |
| First aid allowance | ||
| Full-time employeeClause 26.12(b)(i) | $13.43 a week | |
| Part-time or casual employeeClause 26.12(b)(ii) | $2.69 a day | |
| Part-time or casual maximum paymentClause 26.12(b)(ii) | $13.43 a week | |
| Airport catering | ||
| Supervisory allowance, 11 to 20 employeesCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 26.13(b) | $34.69 a week | |
| Supervisory allowance, 6 to 10 employeesCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 26.13(b) | $30.78 a week | |
| Supervisory allowance, More than 20 employeesCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 26.13(b) | $58.19 a week | |
| Supervisory allowance, Up to 5 employeesCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 26.13(b) | $22.38 a week | |
| Split shift allowance | ||
| 2 hours and up to 3 hoursClause 26.14(b)(i) | $3.69 a day | |
| More than 3 hoursClause 26.14(b)(ii) | $5.60 a day | |
| Overnight stay allowance, outside ordinary business operating hoursClause 26.15(b)(i) | $67.15 per overnight stay period | |
| Penalty | ||
| Monday to Friday, 7.00 pm to midnightClause 29.2 | $2.95 per hour or part thereof | |
| Monday to Friday, midnight to 7.00 amClause 29.2 | $4.42 per hour or part thereof | |
| 25% of standard weekly rate: Deductions - Single room and 3 meals a dayClause 37.5 | $279.78 a week | |
| 92.5% of 25% of standard weekly rate: Deductions - Shared room only, no mealsClause 37.5 | $258.80 a week | |
| 95% of 25% of standard weekly rate: Deductions - Single room only, no mealsClause 37.5 | $265.79 a week | |
| 97.5% of 25% of standard weekly rate: Deductions - Shared room and 3 meals a dayClause 37.5 | $272.79 a week | |
| 45%: Deductions - Shared room and 3 meals a day - 15 years of age and underClause 37.6 | $122.76 a week | |
| 45%: Deductions - Shared room only; no meals - 15 years of age and underClause 37.6 | $116.46 a week | |
| 45%: Deductions - Single room and 3 meals a day - 15 years of age and underClause 37.6 | $125.90 a week | |
| 45%: Deductions - Single room only; no meals - 15 years of age and underClause 37.6 | $119.61 a week | |
| 55%: Deductions - Shared room and 3 meals a day - 16 years of ageClause 37.6 | $150.03 a week | |
| 55%: Deductions - Shared room only; no meals - 16 years of ageClause 37.6 | $142.34 a week | |
| 55%: Deductions - Single room and 3 meals a day - 16 years of ageClause 37.6 | $153.88 a week | |
| 55%: Deductions - Single room only; no meals - 16 years of ageClause 37.6 | $146.18 a week | |
| 70%: Deductions - Shared room and 3 meals a day - 17 years of ageClause 37.6 | $190.95 a week | |
| 70%: Deductions - Shared room only; no meals - 17 years of ageClause 37.6 | $181.16 a week | |
| 70%: Deductions - Single room and 3 meals a day - 17 years of ageClause 37.6 | $195.85 a week | |
| 70%: Deductions - Single room only; no meals - 17 years of ageClause 37.6 | $186.05 a week | |
| 80%: Deductions - Shared room and 3 meals a day - 18 years of ageClause 37.6 | $218.23 a week | |
| 80%: Deductions - Shared room only; no meals - 18 years of ageClause 37.6 | $207.04 a week | |
| 80%: Deductions - Single room and 3 meals a day - 18 years of ageClause 37.6 | $223.82 a week | |
| 80%: Deductions - Single room only; no meals - 18 years of ageClause 37.6 | $212.63 a week | |
| 90%: Deductions - Shared room and 3 meals a day - 19 years of ageClause 37.6 | $245.51 a week | |
| 90%: Deductions - Shared room only; no meals - 19 years of ageClause 37.6 | $232.92 a week | |
| 90%: Deductions - Single room and 3 meals a day - 19 years of ageClause 37.6 | $251.80 a week | |
| 90%: Deductions - Single room only; no meals - 19 years of ageClause 37.6 | $239.21 a week | |
To cover costs
| Allowance | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Meal allowance | ||
| Overtime of more than 2 hours without required noticeClause 26.4(b)(i) | $17.42 each time | |
| Overtime of 2 hours or less and employee provides mealClause 26.4(c) | $17.42 each time | |
| Clothing, equipment and tools | ||
| Where a cook or apprentice cook is required to use their own tools, Per day or part dayClause 26.5(a) | $2.03 per day or part day | |
| Where a cook or apprentice cook is required to use their own tools, Per week (maximum)Clause 26.5(a) | $9.94 a week | |
| Uniform/laundry allowance | ||
| Catering employees, including airport catering employees, Full-time employeesClause 26.6(d) | $6.16 a week | |
| Catering employees, including airport catering employees, Part-time and casual employeesClause 26.6(d) | $2.10 per uniform laundered | |
| Laundry allowance | ||
| Motel employees, Per uniformClause 26.6(e) | $2.46 per uniform laundered | |
| Motel employees, Per week (maximum)Clause 26.6(e) | $7.65 a week | |
| Motor vehicle allowanceClause 26.7(b) | $1.01 a km | |
| Travel allowance, airport catering employeesClause 26.11 | $8.65 per day of attendance | |
| –: Deductions - A meal - Same rate all agesClause 37.7 | $10.55 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.
Questions people ask
- What is the minimum pay rate under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award?
- From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult rate is $25.74 an hour ($978.10 a week full time), for Introductory level. The highest adult classification is $33.16 an hour. Junior, apprentice and adult apprentice rates, further down, can be lower.
- How does the Hospitality Industry (General) Award minimum compare?
- Its lowest adult rate is $25.74 an hour. Of the 116 awards that set hourly rates, 71 have a higher minimum.
- How much did Hospitality Industry (General) Award rates go up on 1 July 2026?
- The lowest adult rate rose 6.01%, from $24.28 to $25.74 an hour, in the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review. The table shows each classification's rate before and after.
- What is the casual loading under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award?
- 25% on top of the ordinary hourly rate, paid instead of leave entitlements. For Introductory level that makes $32.18 an hour.
- What are Sunday rates under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award?
- Full-time and part-time employees get 150% of the ordinary rate on Sunday: $39.20 an hour at Introductory level. Public holidays are 225%. Casual rates are in the penalty tables above.
- What allowances are paid under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award?
- 50 allowances have a dollar amount set by the Commission, including a fork-lift driver allowance of $0.44 an hour, a fork-lift driver allowance, Part-time or casual fork-lift driver, prior to 23 January 2020 (see C.1.2 for the rate from 23 January 2020) of $3.36 a day and a fork-lift driver allowance, Part-time or casual maximum payment, prior to 23 January 2020 (see C.1.2 for the rate from 23 January 2020) of $16.79 a week. 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.