Level 8 (CW/ECW 8) pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 8 (CW/ECW 8) under the Building and Construction General On-site Award (MA000020) from 1 July 2026: $1,286.70 a week full-time, $67,089 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 | $33.86 | $1,286.70 | $67,089 |
How this rate compares
It ranks 3rd of 16 distinct adult hourly rates in the Building and Construction General On-site Award.
The next rate up is Foreperson/supervisor — supervision of other than 3 or more tradespersons, excluding leading hands at $34.29 an hour, $0.43 (1.3%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is General foreperson/supervisor — supervision of other than 3 or more tradespersons, excluding leading hands at $33.57 an hour, $0.29 (0.9%) lower.
It is $7.42 an hour (28.1%) 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 $1.53 (4.7%) from $32.33 on 30 June 2026 to $33.86, and the full-time weekly rate rose $58.30.
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.