Registered and Licensed Clubs Award pay rates
Award code MA000058, with rates in force from 1 July 2026.
Minimum pay for 15 adult classifications under the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2020, from 1 July 2026: $25.74 to $40.53 an hour before tax. Casuals get a 25% loading on top.
Lowest adult rate
$25.74an hour
For Introductory. $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- IntroductoryIntroductory$25.74
- Food and beverage attendant grade 1; PGA Associate year 1; Guest service grade 1; Kitchen attendant grade 1Level 1$26.44
- Level D managerLevel 10$36.08
- Level E manager; Maintenance and horticultural management level 2Level 11$37.39
- Level F manager; Lead golf professionalLevel 12$39.76
- Level G managerLevel 13$40.53
- Child care worker grade 1; Clerical grade 1; Cook grade 1; Doorperson/Security officer grade 1; Food and beverage attendant grade 2; PGA Associate years 2 and 3; Front office grade 1; Guest service grade 2; Kitchen attendant grade 2; Leisure attendant grade 1; Maintenance and horticultural employee level 1; Storeperson grade 1Level 2$27.08
- Clerical grade 2; Cook grade 2; Food and beverage and gaming attendant grade 3; Forklift driver; Front office grade 2; Guest service grade 3; Handyperson; Kitchen attendant grade 3; Leisure attendant grade 2; Fitness instructor; Maintenance and horticultural employee level 2; Storeperson grade 2; Timekeeper/Security officer grade 2Level 3$27.97
- Clerical grade 3; Cook (tradesperson) grade 3; Food and beverage attendant (tradesperson) grade 4; Front office grade 3; Guest service grade 4; Leisure attendant grade 3; Maintenance and horticultural level 3 (tradesperson); Storeperson grade 3Level 4$29.45
- Child care worker grade 2; Clerical supervisor; Cook (tradesperson) grade 4; Food and beverage and gaming attendant grade 5; Assistant or Teaching Professional; Front office supervisor; Guest service supervisor; Maintenance and horticultural level 4Level 5$31.30
- Club manager of a club with a gross annual revenue of less than $500,000Level 6$32.13
- Cook (tradesperson) grade 5; Child care worker grade 3Level 6$32.13
- Level A managerLevel 7$32.94
- Level B manager; Maintenance and horticultural management level 1Level 8$34.34
- Level C managerLevel 9$34.80
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.
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$25.74 | 125%$32.18 |
| Saturday | 150%$38.61 | 150%$38.61 |
| Sunday | 175%$45.05 | 175%$45.05 |
| Public holiday | 250%$64.35 | 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.
| Classification | Annual | Weekly | Hourly | Casual hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IntroductoryIntroductory | - | $978.10 | $25.74 | $32.18 |
| Level 1Food and beverage attendant grade 1; PGA Associate year 1; Guest service grade 1; Kitchen attendant grade 1 | - | $1,004.90 | $26.44 | $33.05 |
| Level 10Level D manager | $71,488 | $1,371.00 | $36.08 | $45.10 |
| Level 11Level E manager; Maintenance and horticultural management level 2 | $74,090 | $1,420.90 | $37.39 | $46.74 |
| Level 12Level F manager; Lead golf professional | $78,777 | $1,510.80 | $39.76 | $49.70 |
| Level 13Level G manager | $80,316 | $1,540.30 | $40.53 | $50.66 |
| Level 2Child care worker grade 1; Clerical grade 1; Cook grade 1; Doorperson/Security officer grade 1; Food and beverage attendant grade 2; PGA Associate years 2 and 3; Front office grade 1; Guest service grade 2; Kitchen attendant grade 2; Leisure attendant grade 1; Maintenance and horticultural employee level 1; Storeperson grade 1 | - | $1,029.10 | $27.08 | $33.85 |
| Level 3Clerical grade 2; Cook grade 2; Food and beverage and gaming attendant grade 3; Forklift driver; Front office grade 2; Guest service grade 3; Handyperson; Kitchen attendant grade 3; Leisure attendant grade 2; Fitness instructor; Maintenance and horticultural employee level 2; Storeperson grade 2; Timekeeper/Security officer grade 2 | - | $1,062.90 | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Level 4Clerical grade 3; Cook (tradesperson) grade 3; Food and beverage attendant (tradesperson) grade 4; Front office grade 3; Guest service grade 4; Leisure attendant grade 3; Maintenance and horticultural level 3 (tradesperson); Storeperson grade 3 | - | $1,119.10 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Level 5Child care worker grade 2; Clerical supervisor; Cook (tradesperson) grade 4; Food and beverage and gaming attendant grade 5; Assistant or Teaching Professional; Front office supervisor; Guest service supervisor; Maintenance and horticultural level 4 | - | $1,189.40 | $31.30 | $39.13 |
| Level 6Club manager of a club with a gross annual revenue of less than $500,000 | $63,672 | $1,221.10 | $32.13 | $40.16 |
| Level 6Cook (tradesperson) grade 5; Child care worker grade 3 | - | $1,221.10 | $32.13 | $40.16 |
| Level 7Level A manager | $65,278 | $1,251.90 | $32.94 | $41.18 |
| Level 8Level B manager; Maintenance and horticultural management level 1 | $68,041 | $1,304.90 | $34.34 | $42.93 |
| Level 9Level C manager | $68,948 | $1,322.30 | $34.80 | $43.50 |
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 employees other than maintenance and horticultural employees: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Introductory
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$25.74 | 125%$32.18 |
| Saturday | 150%$38.61 | 150%$38.61 |
| Sunday | 175%$45.05 | 175%$45.05 |
| Public holiday | 250%$64.35 | 250%$64.35 |
Adult maintenance and horticultural employees: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Introductory
| When | Full-time and part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 100%$25.74 | 125%$32.18 |
| Saturday after 12 noon - first 2 hours | 150%$38.61 | 150%$38.61 |
| Saturday after 12 noon - after 2 hours | 200%$51.48 | 200%$51.48 |
| Sunday | 200%$51.48 | 200%$51.48 |
| Public holiday | 250%$64.35 | 250%$64.35 |
Overtime
Full-time and part-time adult employees: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Introductory
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - first 2 hours | 150%$38.61 |
| Saturday - first 2 hours | 175%$45.05 |
| Monday to Friday - after 2 hours | 200%$51.48 |
| Saturday - after 2 hours | 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.
Cooking apprenticeshipApprentice ratesClause 18.5(a) [1]5 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| 1st year | $16.20 |
| 2nd year | $19.14 |
| 3rd year | $23.56 |
| 4th year – Not attained a standard of proficiency | $27.98 |
| 4th year – Attained a standard of proficiency | $29.45 |
Maintenance and horticultural apprenticesApprentice ratesClause 18.5(a) [2]4 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| 1st year | $16.20 |
| 2nd year | $19.14 |
| 3rd year | $23.56 |
| 4th year | $27.98 |
Adult cooking apprenticeAdult apprentice ratesClause 18.5(e) [1]5 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| 1st year | $23.56 |
| 2nd year | $25.74 |
| 3rd year | $25.74 |
| 4th year – Not attained a standard of proficiency | $27.98 |
| 4th year – Attained a standard of proficiency | $29.45 |
Adult maintenance and horticultural apprenticesAdult apprentice ratesClause 18.5(e) [2]4 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| 1st year | $23.56 |
| 2nd year | $25.74 |
| 3rd year | $25.74 |
| 4th year | $27.98 |
Junior employees other than maintenance and horticultural employeesJunior ratesClause 18.6(a) [1]16 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Introductory level employee18 years | $18.02 |
| Introductory level employee19 years | $21.88 |
| Introductory level employeeUnder 18 years of age | $15.44 |
| Level 118 years | $18.51 |
| Level 119 years | $22.47 |
| Level 1Under 18 years of age | $15.86 |
| Level 218 years | $18.96 |
| Level 219 years | $23.02 |
| Level 2Under 18 years of age | $16.25 |
| Level 318 years | $19.58 |
| Level 319 years | $23.77 |
| Level 3Under 18 years of age | $16.78 |
| Level 418 years | $20.62 |
| Level 419 years | $25.03 |
| Level 4Under 18 years of age | $17.67 |
| Level 519 years | $26.61 |
Junior maintenance and horticultural employeesJunior ratesClause 18.6(a) [2]13 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Introductory18 years | $18.02 |
| Introductory19 years | $21.88 |
| IntroductoryUnder 18 years of age | $15.44 |
| Level 2/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 118 years | $18.96 |
| Level 2/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 119 years | $23.02 |
| Level 2/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 1Under 18 years of age | $16.25 |
| Level 3/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 218 years | $19.58 |
| Level 3/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 219 years | $23.77 |
| Level 3/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 2Under 18 years of age | $16.78 |
| Level 4/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 3 (tradesperson)18 years | $20.62 |
| Level 4/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 3 (tradesperson)19 years | $25.03 |
| Level 4/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 3 (tradesperson)Under 18 years of age | $17.67 |
| Level 5/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 419 years | $26.61 |
Juniors (all employees)Junior ratesClause 18.6(a) [3]16 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Introductory18 years | $18.02 |
| Introductory19 years | $21.88 |
| IntroductoryUnder 18 years of age | $15.44 |
| Level 118 years | $18.51 |
| Level 119 years | $22.47 |
| Level 1Under 18 years of age | $15.86 |
| Level 2/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 118 years | $18.96 |
| Level 2/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 119 years | $23.02 |
| Level 2/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 1Under 18 years of age | $16.25 |
| Level 3/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 218 years | $19.58 |
| Level 3/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 219 years | $23.77 |
| Level 3/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 2Under 18 years of age | $16.78 |
| Level 4/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 318 years | $20.62 |
| Level 4/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 319 years | $25.03 |
| Level 4/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 3Under 18 years of age | $17.67 |
| Level 5/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 419 years | $26.61 |
Allowances paid on top
4 allowances are for the work itself, paid when the job calls for it, and 6 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 |
|---|---|
| First aid allowanceCounts towards overtime and penalty ratesClause 19.2(b) | $13.43 a week |
| Broken periods of work allowanceClause 19.2(c) | $4.48 per day per each broken work period |
| Late work penalty, Monday to Friday, 7.00 pm to midnightClause 24.4(a)(i) | $2.95 an hour |
| Early work penalty, Monday to Friday, midnight to 7.00 amClause 24.4(a)(ii) | $4.42 an hour |
To cover costs
| Allowance | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Meal allowance | ||
| Club employees other than club managers, overtimeClause 19.3(a)(ii) | $17.42 each time | |
| Club managers on dutyClause 19.3(b)(ii) | $17.42 a meal | |
| Clothing, equipment and tools | ||
| Cook to use own toolsClause 19.3(c)(i) | $2.03 per day or part thereof | |
| Maximum weekly amount, an amount of up toClause 19.3(c)(i) | $9.94 a week | |
| Uniforms, club managers, launderingClause 19.3(d)(ii) | $10.27 a week | |
| Vehicle allowanceClause 19.3(e) | $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.
Questions people ask
- What is the minimum pay rate under the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award?
- From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult rate is $25.74 an hour ($978.10 a week full time), for Introductory. The highest adult classification is $40.53 an hour. Apprentice, adult apprentice and junior rates, further down, can be lower.
- How does the Registered and Licensed Clubs 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 Registered and Licensed Clubs 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 Registered and Licensed Clubs Award?
- 25% on top of the ordinary hourly rate, paid instead of leave entitlements. For Introductory that makes $32.18 an hour.
- What are Sunday rates under the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award?
- Full-time and part-time employees get 175% to 200% of the ordinary rate on Sunday. Public holidays are 250%. Casual rates are in the penalty tables above.
- What allowances are paid under the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award?
- 10 allowances have a dollar amount set by the Commission, including a first aid allowance of $13.43 a week, a broken periods of work allowance of $4.48 per day per each broken work period and a late work penalty, Monday to Friday, 7.00 pm to midnight of $2.95 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.