School general staff level 3.1 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for School general staff level 3.1 under the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award (MA000076) from 1 July 2026: $1,119.90 a week full-time, $58,436 a year (published annual salary). Casual: $36.84 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (published) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $29.47 | $1,119.90 | $58,436 |
| Casual (loading included) | $36.84 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 11th of 16 distinct adult hourly rates in the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award.
The next rate up is School general staff level 3.2 at $30.00 an hour, $0.53 (1.8%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is School general staff level 2.2 at $29.11 an hour, $0.36 (1.2%) lower.
It is $3.03 an hour (11.5%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.34 (4.8%) from $28.13 on 30 June 2026 to $29.47, and the full-time weekly rate rose $50.80.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $29.47100% | $36.84125% |
| Saturday(selected School operational services and boarding supervision services employee) | $36.84125% | $44.21150% |
| Sunday(selected School operational services and boarding supervision services employee) | $51.57175% | $58.94200% |
| Public holiday | $73.68250% | $81.04275% |
| Saturday (all other employees) | $44.21150% | $51.57175% |
| Sunday (all other employees) | $58.94200% | $66.31225% |
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 | $36.84 | $147.36 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $44.21 | $353.68 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $58.94 | $471.52 |
| Total | $972.56 |
That week pays $972.56, which is $235.76 (32%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($736.80). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,119.90.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday—first 3 hours | $44.21 | 150% |
| Monday to Friday—after 3 hours | $58.94 | 200% |
| Saturday—employees other than Nursing services employees—first 3 hours | $44.21 | 150% |
| Saturday—employees other than Nursing services employees—after 3 hours | $58.94 | 200% |
| Sunday—employees other than Nursing services employees | $58.94 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $73.68 | 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.