Foreperson/supervisor — supervision of 3 or more tradespersons, excluding leading hands pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for 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: $1,202.00 a week full-time, $62,672 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 | $31.63 | $1,202.00 | $62,672 |
Hourly is the weekly rate ÷ 38.
How this rate compares
It ranks 7th of 16 distinct adult hourly rates in the Building and Construction General On-site Award.
The next rate up is Level 6 (CW/ECW 6) at $32.14 an hour, $0.51 (1.6%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Level 5 (CW/ECW 5) at $31.31 an hour, $0.32 (1%) lower.
It is $5.19 an hour (19.6%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.43 (4.7%) from $30.20 on 30 June 2026 to $31.63, and the full-time weekly rate rose $54.50.
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.