7.3 Pay Rate 2026
As of 1 July 2026, a 7.3 under the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award (MA000076) earns a published minimum of $42.83 an hour ($1,627.40 a week, about $84,853 a year) full-time before tax.
The Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award covers the non-teaching workforce in schools. It applies to primary and secondary schools and the support staff who keep them running, rather than the teachers themselves. That takes in school office and administrative staff, teacher aides and learning support assistants, laboratory and library assistants, information technology and audiovisual staff, groundskeepers, maintenance and cleaning staff, and boarding and residential supervisors. The classification levels rise with the skill, qualifications and responsibility of the role, so the award reaches everyone from entry-level assistants to experienced technical and supervisory staff across a school.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $42.83 | $1,627.40 | $84,853 |
| Casual (loading included) | $53.54 | — | — |
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $42.83 | $53.54 |
| Saturday | $53.54 | $64.25 |
| Sunday | $74.95 | $85.66 |
| Public holiday | $107.08 | $117.78 |
Higher penalty rates generally apply to weekend and public holiday work and to overtime beyond the ordinary hours. Early-morning or evening duties that fall outside the normal span of hours may also attract a higher rate.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday—first 3 hours | $64.25 |
| Monday to Friday—after 3 hours | $85.66 |
| Saturday—employees other than Nursing services employees—first 3 hours | $64.25 |
| Saturday—employees other than Nursing services employees—after 3 hours | $85.66 |
| Sunday—employees other than Nursing services employees | $85.66 |
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Common questions
How much does a 7.3 get paid?
The published minimum for a 7.3 is $42.83 an hour, which works out to $1,627.40 for a standard full-time week, or about $84,853 across a year. These rates took effect on 1 July 2026 and are the legal minimum before any allowances, penalties or overtime.
What is the casual rate for this work?
A casual in this role is paid a loading on top of the permanent hourly rate, bringing the casual minimum to $53.54 an hour. The loading is paid instead of paid leave and other permanent entitlements, so it is already built into that figure.
What are the weekend and public holiday rates?
Weekend and public holiday work is usually paid at a higher rate. The published Saturday rate is $53.54 an hour and the Sunday rate is $74.95 an hour, while work on a public holiday is set at $107.08 an hour.
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database. Last checked .
Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database for the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award (MA000076).
General information only — not legal, industrial or financial advice. These are the published minimum rates for information. Your modern award or enterprise agreement prevails if there is any inconsistency. Check the official source above or the Fair Work Ombudsman for your situation.