Foreperson/supervisor — supervision of other than 3 or more tradespersons, excluding leading hands pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Foreperson/supervisor — supervision of other than 3 or more tradespersons, excluding leading hands under the Building and Construction General On-site Award (MA000020) from 1 July 2026: $1,303.00 a week full-time, $67,938 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 | $34.29 | $1,303.00 | $67,938 |
Hourly is the weekly rate ÷ 38.
How this rate compares
It ranks 2nd of 16 distinct adult hourly rates in the Building and Construction General On-site Award.
The next rate up is Level 9 (ECW 9) at $34.46 an hour, $0.17 (0.5%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Level 8 (CW/ECW 8) at $33.86 an hour, $0.43 (1.3%) lower.
It is $7.85 an hour (29.7%) 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 $1.56 (4.8%) from $32.73 on 30 June 2026 to $34.29, and the full-time weekly rate rose $59.10.
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.