Australian award pay rates 2026
Minimum pay rates for 25 of Australia’s modern awards from the Fair Work Commission’s pay database. Each award page lists every classification’s hourly, weekly, casual, weekend and junior rates, with how the levels compare.
Clerical & administrative
Construction & trades
Building and Construction General On-site Award
MA000020 · 16 distinct rates across 16 classifications
from $26.67/hr
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award
MA000025 · 10 distinct rates across 10 classifications
from $26.44/hr
Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award
MA000089 · 8 distinct rates across 19 classifications
from $25.74/hr
Education
Health & care
Aged Care Award
MA000018 · 13 distinct rates across 13 classifications
from $27.77/hr
Children's Services Award
MA000120 · 12 distinct rates across 13 classifications
from $26.44/hr
Health Professionals and Support Services Award
MA000027 · 30 distinct rates across 34 classifications
from $26.97/hr
Nurses Award
MA000034 · 42 distinct rates across 56 classifications
from $26.97/hr
Pharmacy Industry Award
MA000012 · 6 distinct rates across 10 classifications
from $27.81/hr
Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award
MA000100 · 75 distinct rates across 92 classifications
from $27.28/hr
Hospitality
Amusement, Events and Recreation Award
MA000080 · 11 distinct rates across 11 classifications
from $25.74/hr
Fast Food Industry Award
MA000003 · 4 distinct rates across 4 classifications
from $27.81/hr
Hospitality Industry (General) Award
MA000009 · 8 distinct rates across 8 classifications
from $25.74/hr
Restaurant Industry Award
MA000119 · 7 distinct rates across 7 classifications
from $25.74/hr