School general staff level 1.1 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for School general staff level 1.1 under the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award (MA000076) from 1 July 2026: $1,004.90 a week full-time, $52,436 a year (published annual salary). Casual: $33.05 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (published) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $26.44 | $1,004.90 | $52,436 |
| Casual (loading included) | $33.05 | — | — |
How this rate compares
This is the lowest adult rate in the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award: rank 16 of 16 distinct hourly rates.
The next rate up is School general staff level 1.2 at $27.08 an hour, $0.64 (2.4%) higher than this classification.
The rate equals the national minimum wage of $26.44 an hour.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.49 (6%) from $24.95 on 30 June 2026 to $26.44, and the full-time weekly rate rose $56.90.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $26.44100% | $33.05125% |
| Saturday(selected School operational services and boarding supervision services employee) | $33.05125% | $39.66150% |
| Sunday(selected School operational services and boarding supervision services employee) | $46.27175% | $52.88200% |
| Public holiday | $66.10250% | $72.71275% |
| Saturday (all other employees) | $39.66150% | $46.27175% |
| Sunday (all other employees) | $52.88200% | $59.49225% |
Resulting hourly rates as published in the Fair Work Commission’s Modern Awards Pay Database. Casual figures include the casual loading. Percentages are of the minimum hourly rate.
A week with weekend shifts
| Hours | Rate | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weekday hours | $33.05 | $132.20 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $39.66 | $317.28 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $52.88 | $423.04 |
| Total | $872.52 |
That week pays $872.52, which is $211.52 (32%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($661.00). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,004.90.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday—first 3 hours | $39.66 | 150% |
| Monday to Friday—after 3 hours | $52.88 | 200% |
| Saturday—employees other than Nursing services employees—first 3 hours | $39.66 | 150% |
| Saturday—employees other than Nursing services employees—after 3 hours | $52.88 | 200% |
| Sunday—employees other than Nursing services employees | $52.88 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $66.10 | 250% |
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, MA000076, checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.