Level 7 (CW/ECW 7) pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 7 (CW/ECW 7) under the Building and Construction General On-site Award (MA000020) from 1 July 2026: $1,256.30 a week full-time, $65,503 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 | $33.06 | $1,256.30 | $65,503 |
How this rate compares
It ranks 5th 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 other than 3 or more tradespersons, excluding leading hands at $33.57 an hour, $0.51 (1.5%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Level 6 (CW/ECW 6) at $32.14 an hour, $0.92 (2.8%) lower.
It is $6.62 an hour (25%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44. That is more than a quarter above the legal floor for adult employees.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.50 (4.8%) from $31.56 on 30 June 2026 to $33.06, and the full-time weekly rate rose $57.00.
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.