Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award Penalty Rates 2026
Published Saturday, Sunday, public holiday and evening rates for the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award (MA000025), effective 1 July 2026. These are the resulting hourly figures from the pay database — not calculated from a base rate.
In electrical contracting, higher rates generally apply to overtime worked beyond the standard hours, together with weekend and public holiday work. Early starts, late finishes and call-backs outside the normal working day are also commonly paid at a higher rate.
Full-time & part-time penalty rates
| Classification | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical worker grade 1 | — | — | $68.83 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 2 | — | — | $69.38 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 3 | — | — | $71.60 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 4 | — | — | $73.83 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 5 | — | — | $77.83 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 6 | — | — | $80.13 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 7 | — | — | $84.53 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 8 | — | — | $88.60 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 9 | — | — | $90.35 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 10 | — | — | $97.28 | — |
Casual penalty rates
Casual figures already include the casual loading — they are the published combined rate.
| Classification | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical worker grade 1 | — | — | $86.03 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 2 | — | — | $86.72 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 3 | — | — | $89.50 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 4 | — | — | $92.28 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 5 | — | — | $97.28 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 6 | — | — | $100.16 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 7 | — | — | $105.66 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 8 | — | — | $110.75 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 9 | — | — | $112.94 | — |
| Electrical worker grade 10 | — | — | $121.59 | — |
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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 (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.