Level 1 (CW/ECW 1), level c pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 1 (CW/ECW 1), level c under the Building and Construction General On-site Award (MA000020) from 1 July 2026: $1,047.30 a week full-time, $54,606 a year (weekly × 52.14).
Rate table in the pay database: Building and Construction Employees.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $27.56 | $1,047.30 | $54,606 |
How this rate compares
It ranks 14th of 16 distinct adult hourly rates in the Building and Construction General On-site Award.
The next rate up is Level 1 (CW/ECW 1), level d at $28.05 an hour, $0.49 (1.8%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Level 1 (CW/ECW 1), level b at $27.20 an hour, $0.36 (1.3%) lower.
It is $1.12 an hour (4.2%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44. That is within 5% of the legal floor for adult employees.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.25 (4.8%) from $26.31 on 30 June 2026 to $27.56, and the full-time weekly rate rose $47.50.
All-purpose allowances
The Building and Construction General On-site Award sets 8 all-purpose allowances, paid on top of the minimum where they apply to the job and counted in penalty rates, overtime and leave: see the allowance table.
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, MA000020, checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.