General foreperson/supervisor — supervision of 3 or more tradespersons, excluding leading hands pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for General foreperson/supervisor — supervision of 3 or more tradespersons, excluding leading hands under the Building and Construction General On-site Award (MA000020) from 1 July 2026: $1,169.50 a week full-time, $60,978 a year (weekly × 52.14).
Rate table in the pay database: Forepersons and Supervisors.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $30.78 | $1,169.50 | $60,978 |
Hourly is the weekly rate ÷ 38.
How this rate compares
It ranks 9th of 16 distinct adult hourly rates in the Building and Construction General On-site Award.
The next rate up is Level 5 (CW/ECW 5) at $31.31 an hour, $0.53 (1.7%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Level 4 (CW/ECW 4) at $30.38 an hour, $0.40 (1.3%) lower.
It is $4.34 an hour (16.4%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.40 (4.8%) from $29.38 on 30 June 2026 to $30.78, and the full-time weekly rate rose $53.00.
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.