Joinery and Building Trades Award pay rates
Award code MA000029, with rates in force from 1 July 2026.
Minimum pay for 7 adult classifications under the Joinery and Building Trades Award 2020, from 1 July 2026: $25.74 to $31.30 an hour before tax. Casuals get a 25% loading on top.
Lowest adult rate
$25.74an hour
For Level 1. $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- Level 1$25.74
- Level 2$26.44
- Level 3$27.08
- Level 4$27.97
- Level 5$29.45
- Level 6$30.38
- Level 7$31.30
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 Level 1.
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$25.74 |
| Public holiday | 250%$64.35 |
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. Casual hourly adds the 25% loading.
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly | Casual hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $978.10 | $25.74 | $32.18 |
| Level 2 | $1,004.90 | $26.44 | $33.05 |
| Level 3 | $1,029.10 | $27.08 | $33.85 |
| Level 4 | $1,062.90 | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Level 5 | $1,119.10 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Level 6 | $1,154.30 | $30.38 | $37.98 |
| Level 7 | $1,189.40 | $31.30 | $39.13 |
Penalty and overtime rates
Percentages as the award sets them, and what they come to an hour at the first adult level. Higher classifications get the same percentages of their own rate. The tick on each bar marks 100%, the ordinary rate.
Evenings, weekends and public holidays
Full-time and part-time employees other than shiftworkers: ordinary and penalty rates (engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or other than factory glazing)
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$26.84 |
| Public holiday | 250%$67.10 |
Full-time and part-time employees other than shiftworkers: ordinary and penalty rates (Not engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or engaged on factory glazing)
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$25.74 |
| Public holiday | 250%$64.35 |
Casual employees other than shiftworkers: ordinary and penalty rates (engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or other than factory glazing)
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Ordinary | 125%$33.55 |
| Public holiday | 275%$73.81 |
Casual employees other than shiftworkers: ordinary and penalty rates (Not engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or engaged on factory glazing)
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 125%$32.18 |
| Public holiday | 275%$70.79 |
Shiftwork
Full-time and part-time shiftworkers: ordinary and shift rates (engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or other than factory glazing)
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Continuous shiftwork - Day | 100%$26.84 |
| Continuous shiftwork - Early morning or early afternoon | 125%$33.55 |
| Continuous shiftwork - Afternoon or night | 150%$40.26 |
| Non-continuous shiftwork - First 2 hours | 150%$40.26 |
| Stonemasons working on 2nd shift (3:00pm – 11:00pm) | 150%$40.26 |
| Non-continuous shiftwork - After 2 hours | 200%$53.68 |
| All shiftwork - Public holiday | 250%$67.10 |
Shiftworkers: ordinary and shift rates (Not engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or engaged on factory glazing)
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous shiftwork - Day | 100%$25.74 | 125%$32.18 |
| Continuous shiftwork - Early morning or early afternoon | 125%$32.18 | 150%$38.61 |
| Continuous shiftwork - Afternoon or night | 150%$38.61 | 175%$45.05 |
| Non-continuous shiftwork - First 2 hours | 150%$38.61 | 175%$45.05 |
| Non-continuous shiftwork - After 2 hours | 200%$51.48 | 225%$57.92 |
| All shiftwork - Public holiday | 250%$64.35 | 275%$70.79 |
Casual shiftworkers: ordinary and shift rates (engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or other than factory glazing)
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Continuous shiftwork - Day | 125%$33.55 |
| Continuous shiftwork - Early morning or early afternoon | 150%$40.26 |
| Continuous shiftwork - Afternoon or night | 175%$46.97 |
| Non-continuous shiftwork - First 2 hours | 175%$46.97 |
| Stonemasons working on 2nd shift (3:00pm – 11:00pm) | 175%$46.97 |
| Non-continuous shiftwork - After 2 hours | 225%$60.39 |
| Public holiday | 275%$73.81 |
Overtime
Full-time and part-time employees other than shiftworkers: overtime (engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or other than factory glazing)
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday – first 2 hours | 150%$40.26 |
| Monday to Saturday – after 2 hours or after 12 noon on Saturday | 200%$53.68 |
| Sunday | 200%$53.68 |
| Public holiday | 250%$67.10 |
Full-time and part-time employees other than shiftworkers: overtime (Not engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or engaged on factory glazing)
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday – first 2 hours | 150%$38.61 |
| Monday to Saturday – after 2 hours or after 12 noon on a Saturday | 200%$51.48 |
| Sunday | 200%$51.48 |
| Public holiday | 250%$64.35 |
Full-time and part-time shiftworkers: overtime (engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or other than factory glazing)
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Saturday - first 2 hours | 150%$40.26 |
| Monday to Friday | 200%$53.68 |
| Saturday - after 2 hours or after 12 noon on Saturday | 200%$53.68 |
| Stonemasons – work between 11:00pm, 7:00am | 200%$53.68 |
| Sunday | 200%$53.68 |
| Public holiday | 250%$67.10 |
Full-time and part-time shiftworkers: overtime (Not engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or engaged on factory glazing)
Dollars an hour at Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday | 200%$51.48 |
| Sunday | 200%$51.48 |
| Public holiday | 250%$64.35 |
Juniors, apprentices and other arrangements
Rates that depend on age, training or another arrangement. Open a group to see its rates.
Apprentices who commence a contract of training on or after 1 January 2014 - Four year apprenticeship (engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or other than factory glazing)Apprentice ratesClause 19.5(a)(i) - engaged on joinery work etc16 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Completed year 12Stage 1 – all others | $17.30 |
| Completed year 12Stage 1 – apprentice glazier | $17.32 |
| Completed year 12Stage 2 – all others | $20.24 |
| Completed year 12Stage 2 – apprentice glazier | $20.26 |
| Completed year 12Stage 3 – all others | $23.19 |
| Completed year 12Stage 3 – apprentice glazier | $23.21 |
| Completed year 12Stage 4 – all others | $27.61 |
| Completed year 12Stage 4 – apprentice glazier | $27.63 |
| Did not complete year 12Stage 1 – all others | $15.83 |
| Did not complete year 12Stage 1 – apprentice glazier | $15.85 |
| Did not complete year 12Stage 2 – all others | $18.77 |
| Did not complete year 12Stage 2 – apprentice glazier | $18.79 |
| Did not complete year 12Stage 3 – all others | $23.19 |
| Did not complete year 12Stage 3 – apprentice glazier | $23.21 |
| Did not complete year 12Stage 4 – all others | $27.61 |
| Did not complete year 12Stage 4 – apprentice glazier | $27.63 |
Apprentices who commence a contract of training on or after 1 January 2014 - Four year apprenticeship (not engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or engaged on factory glazing)Apprentice ratesClause 19.5(a)(i) - not engaged on joinery work etc8 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Completed year 12Stage 1 | $615.50 |
| Completed year 12Stage 2 | $727.40 |
| Completed year 12Stage 3 | $839.30 |
| Completed year 12Stage 4 | $1,007.20 |
| Did not complete year 12Stage 1 | $559.60 |
| Did not complete year 12Stage 2 | $671.50 |
| Did not complete year 12Stage 3 | $839.30 |
| Did not complete year 12Stage 4 | $1,007.20 |
Apprentices who commence a contract of training on or after 1 January 2014 - Three year apprenticeship (engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or other than factory glazing)Apprentice ratesClause 19.5(a)(ii) - engaged on joinery work etc6 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 – all others | $17.30 |
| Stage 1 – apprentice glazier | $17.32 |
| Stage 2 – all others | $23.19 |
| Stage 2 – apprentice glazier | $23.21 |
| Stage 3 – all others | $27.61 |
| Stage 3 – apprentice glazier | $27.63 |
Apprentices who commence a contract of training on or after 1 January 2014 - Three year apprenticeship (not engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or engaged on factory glazing)Apprentice ratesClause 19.5(a)(ii) - not engaged on joinery work etc3 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | $615.50 |
| Stage 2 | $839.30 |
| Stage 3 | $1,007.20 |
Apprentices who commenced a contract of training prior to 1 January 2014 - four year apprenticeship (engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or other than factory glazing)Apprentice ratesClause 19.5(b) [1] - engaged on joinery work etc8 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| 1st year – all others | $14.35 |
| 1st year – apprentice glazier | $14.37 |
| 2nd year – all others | $17.30 |
| 2nd year – apprentice glazier | $17.32 |
| 3rd year – all others | $23.19 |
| 3rd year – apprentice glazier | $23.21 |
| 4th year – all others | $27.61 |
| 4th year – apprentice glazier | $27.63 |
Apprentices who commenced a contract of training prior to 1 January 2014 - four year apprenticeship (not engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or engaged on factory glazing)Apprentice ratesClause 19.5(b) [1] - not engaged on joinery work etc4 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| 1st year | $503.60 |
| 2nd year | $615.50 |
| 3rd year | $839.30 |
| 4th year | $1,007.20 |
Apprentices who commenced a contract of training prior to 1 January 2014 - three year apprenticeship (engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or other than factory glazing)Apprentice ratesClause 19.5(b) [2] - engaged on joinery work etc6 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| 1st year – all others | $15.83 |
| 1st year – apprentice glazier | $15.85 |
| 2nd year – all others | $23.19 |
| 2nd year – apprentice glazier | $23.21 |
| 3rd year – apprentice glazier | $27.63 |
| 3rd year – all others | $27.61 |
Apprentices who commenced a contract of training prior to 1 January 2014 - Three year apprenticeship (not engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or engaged on factory glazing)Apprentice ratesClause 19.5(b) [2] - not engaged on joinery work etc3 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| 1st year | $559.60 |
| 2nd year | $839.30 |
| 3rd year | $1,007.20 |
Adult apprentices - Four year apprenticeship (engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or other than factory glazing)Adult apprentice ratesClause 19.6(b)(i) - Engaged on joinery work etc8 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 – all others | $24.96 |
| Stage 1 – apprentice glazier | $24.98 |
| Stage 2 – all others | $26.13 |
| Stage 2 – apprentice glazier | $26.15 |
| Stage 3 – all others | $27.02 |
| Stage 3 – apprentice glazier | $27.04 |
| Stage 4 – all others | $28.78 |
| Stage 4 – apprentice glazier | $28.80 |
Adult apprentices - Four year apprenticeship (not engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or engaged on factory glazing)Adult apprentice ratesClause 19.6(b)(i) - not engaged on joinery work etc4 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | $906.50 |
| Stage 2 | $951.20 |
| Stage 3 | $984.80 |
| Stage 4 | $1,052.00 |
Adult apprentices - Three year apprenticeship (engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or other than factory glazing)Adult apprentice ratesClause 19.6(b)(ii) - Engaged on joinery work etc6 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 – all others | $25.54 |
| Stage 1 – apprentice glazier | $25.56 |
| Stage 2 – all others | $27.02 |
| Stage 2 – apprentice glazier | $27.04 |
| Stage 3 – all others | $28.78 |
| Stage 3 – apprentice glazier | $28.80 |
Adult apprentices - Three year apprenticeship (not engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry, outside work, or engaged on factory glazing)Adult apprentice ratesClause 19.6(b)(ii) - not engaged on joinery work etc3 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | $928.90 |
| Stage 2 | $984.80 |
| Stage 3 | $1,052.00 |
National Training Wage Level ATrainee ratesClause E.4.1(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.4.1(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.4.1(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.4.1(d)(ii)6 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| First year of traineeshipA | $911.10 |
| First year of traineeshipB | $881.20 |
| First year of traineeshipC | $805.90 |
| Second and subsequent year of traineeshipA | $945.70 |
| Second and subsequent year of traineeshipB | $914.70 |
| Second and subsequent year of traineeshipC | $836.40 |
National Training Wage - part-time traineeships - Wage Level ATrainee ratesClause E.4.2(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.4.2(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.4.2(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.4.2(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.4.2(e)(ii)6 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| First year of traineeshipA | $29.98 |
| First year of traineeshipB | $28.99 |
| First year of traineeshipC | $26.51 |
| Second and subsequent year of traineeshipA | $31.10 |
| Second and subsequent year of traineeshipB | $30.08 |
| Second and subsequent year of traineeshipC | $27.52 |
Allowances paid on top
34 allowances are for the work itself, paid when the job calls for it, and 24 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Leading hands | ||
| In charge of 1 employeeCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.3(a) | $26.86 a week | |
| In charge of 11 or more employeesCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.3(a) | $100.40 a week | |
| In charge of 2–5 employeesCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.3(a) | $58.96 a week | |
| In charge of 6–10 employeesCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.3(a) | $75.48 a week | |
| Industry allowance | ||
| Employee engaged on joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry or outside workCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.3(b)(i) | $41.94 a week | |
| Glazier/apprentice glazier, engaged other than on factory glazingCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.3(b)(ii) | $1.12 an hour | |
| First aid allowanceClause 21.3(c) | $22.26 a week | |
| Asbestos allowanceClause 21.5(a) | $1.18 an hour | |
| Bagging allowanceClause 21.5(b) | $0.85 an hour | |
| Cold work allowanceClause 21.5(c)(i) | $0.94 per hour or part thereof | |
| Computing quantities allowanceClause 21.5(d)(i) | $6.86 per day or part thereof | |
| Confined space allowanceClause 21.5(e) | $1.18 per hour or part thereof | |
| Dirty work allowanceClause 21.5(f) | $0.94 an hour | |
| Explosive powered tools allowanceClause 21.5(g) | $2.24 a day | |
| Grindstone allowanceClause 21.5(h) | $10.10 a week | |
| Heavy blocks allowance | ||
| Blocks 9kg or over and up to 18kgClause 21.5(i) | $1.71 an hour | |
| Blocks over 18kgClause 21.5(i) | $2.41 an hour | |
| Blocks over 5.5kg and under 9kgClause 21.5(i) | $0.94 an hour | |
| Hot bitumen allowanceClause 21.5(j) | $1.18 an hour | |
| Hot places allowance | ||
| Between 46°C and 54°CClause 21.5(k)(i) | $0.94 per hour or part thereof | |
| In excess of 54°CClause 21.5(k)(i) | $1.18 per hour or part thereof | |
| Insulation allowanceClause 21.5(l) | $1.18 per hour or part thereof | |
| Wet work allowance | ||
| Water continually dripping or wet underfootClause 21.5(m)(i) | $0.94 an hour | |
| Stonemasonry work in a cemeteryClause 21.5(m)(ii) | $1.12 an hour | |
| Tower allowance | ||
| Exceeds 15m in heightClause 21.5(n)(i) | $0.94 an hour | |
| Each additional 15m in heightClause 21.5(n)(ii) | $0.94 a further per hour | |
| Roof repairs allowanceClause 21.5(o) | $1.18 an hour | |
| Second hand timber allowanceClause 21.5(p) | $3.71 a day | |
| Spray application allowanceClause 21.5(q) | $0.94 an hour | |
| Swing scaffold allowance | ||
| For each hour thereafterClause 21.5(r)(i) | $1.41 an hour | |
| For the first 4 hoursClause 21.5(r)(i) | $6.83 for the first 4 hours or part thereof | |
| Toxic substances allowance | ||
| Working in close proximity to toxic substancesClause 21.5(s)(i) | $0.94 an hour | |
| Working with toxic substancesClause 21.5(s)(i) | $1.18 an hour | |
| Collection of monies allowanceClause 21.5(t) | $8.63 a week | |
To cover costs
| Allowance | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tool allowance | ||
| Assembler ACounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $12.31 a week | |
| Carpenter and/or joinerCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $41.22 a week | |
| CarverCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $41.22 a week | |
| Glass workerCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $10.00 a week | |
| GlazierCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $14.48 a week | |
| Joiner special classCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $41.22 a week | |
| Joiner-setter outCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $41.22 a week | |
| Letter cutterCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $41.22 a week | |
| PainterCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $9.89 a week | |
| PlastererCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $34.10 a week | |
| Prefab setterCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $41.22 a week | |
| Prefab tradespersonCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $41.22 a week | |
| ShopfitterCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $41.22 a week | |
| StonemasonCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(a)(i) | $41.22 a week | |
| Stonemasonry tools and equipment allowanceCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 21.4(b)(i) | $0.10 an hour | |
| Meal allowance, overtime of at least one and a half hoursClause 21.4(c) | $19.74 each time | |
| Compensation for clothing and toolsClause 21.4(e)(ii) | $2,390.00 maximum | |
| Motor vehicle allowance, glass and glazing workClause 21.4(f) | $1.00 a km | |
| Living away from home for a distant job | ||
| Per dayClause 21.4(g)(ii)(A) | $102.92 a day | |
| ExpensesClause 21.4(g)(iv) | $26.77 per homeward journey | |
| Meal allowanceClause 21.4(g)(iv) | $19.74 a meal | |
| Board and lodging, return to residenceClause 21.4(g)(xiii) | $60.31 each time | |
| Stonemasonry work at cemetery, vehicle allowanceClause 21.4(h)(ii) | $1.00 a km | |
| Performing glass and glazing work away from the usual place of business, vehicle allowanceClause 21.4(i)(ii) | $1.00 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.
Questions people ask
- What is the minimum pay rate under the Joinery and Building Trades Award?
- From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult rate is $25.74 an hour ($978.10 a week full time), for Level 1. The highest adult classification is $31.30 an hour. Apprentice, adult apprentice and trainee rates, further down, can be lower.
- How does the Joinery and Building Trades 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 Joinery and Building Trades 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 Joinery and Building Trades Award?
- 25% on top of the ordinary hourly rate, paid instead of leave entitlements. For Level 1 that makes $32.18 an hour.
- What allowances are paid under the Joinery and Building Trades Award?
- 58 allowances have a dollar amount set by the Commission, including a leading hands, in charge of 1 employee of $26.86 a week, a leading hands, in charge of 11 or more employees of $100.40 a week and a leading hands, in charge of 2–5 employees of $58.96 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.