Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award Pay Rates 2026
Minimum pay rates for the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award (MA000025), effective 1 July 2026. 10 classifications, with penalty, casual and junior rates.
This page sets out the published minimum pay rates under the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award. You will find the minimum rate for each electrical worker grade, along with casual rates and the penalty rates that apply to overtime, weekend and public holiday work.
The Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award covers businesses that install, commission and maintain electrical and communications systems on contract. That includes electrical contractors working on construction sites, commercial fit-outs and domestic wiring, as well as firms handling electronic, instrumentation and data and communications work. The workforce runs from apprentices and electrical assistants up through licensed electricians, electrical fitters, cable jointers and instrumentation technicians, with grades reflecting trade qualifications and responsibility. Rates are set across the electrical worker grades, capturing both the on-site trades and the technicians who keep electronic and communications equipment running.
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Hourly | Weekly | Annual | Casual/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical worker grade 1 | $26.44 | $1,004.90 | $52,395 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 2 | $26.66 | $1,013.10 | $52,823 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 3 | $27.55 | $1,046.90 | $54,585 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 4 | $28.44 | $1,080.60 | $56,342 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 5 | $29.45 | $1,119.10 | $58,350 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 6 | $30.38 | $1,154.30 | $60,185 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 7 | $32.13 | $1,221.10 | $63,668 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 8 | $33.77 | $1,283.10 | $66,901 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 9 | $34.46 | $1,309.50 | $68,277 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 10 | $37.24 | $1,415.00 | $73,778 | — |
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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, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 (MA000025).
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.