Level 4 (CW/ECW 4) pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 4 (CW/ECW 4) under the Building and Construction General On-site Award (MA000020) from 1 July 2026: $1,154.40 a week full-time, $60,190 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 | $30.38 | $1,154.40 | $60,190 |
How this rate compares
It ranks 10th of 16 distinct adult hourly rates in the Building and Construction General On-site Award.
The next rate up is General foreperson/supervisor — supervision of 3 or more tradespersons, excluding leading hands at $30.78 an hour, $0.40 (1.3%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Level 3 (CW/ECW 3) at $29.45 an hour, $0.93 (3.1%) lower.
It is $3.94 an hour (14.9%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.38 (4.8%) from $29.00 on 30 June 2026 to $30.38, and the full-time weekly rate rose $52.30.
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.