Level 3 — Clerical grade 2 and 11 other roles pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 3 — Clerical grade 2 and 11 other roles under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009) from 1 July 2026: $1,062.90 a week full-time, $55,420 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $34.96 an hour, loading included.
Rate table in the pay database: Hospitality Employees.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $27.97 | $1,062.90 | $55,420 |
| Casual (loading included) | $34.96 | — | — |
This classification covers
The award groups these roles at the same level and rate:
- Clerical grade 2
- Cook grade 2
- Food and beverage attendant grade 3
- Fork-lift driver
- Front office grade 2
- Gardener grade 2
- Guest service grade 3
- Handyperson
- Kitchen attendant grade 3
- Leisure attendant grade 2
- Storeperson grade 2
- Timekeeper/security officer grade 2
How this rate compares
It ranks 5th of 8 distinct adult hourly rates in the Hospitality Industry (General) Award.
The next rate up is Level 4 — Clerical grade 3 and 7 other roles at $29.45 an hour, $1.48 (5.3%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Level 2 — Clerical grade 1 and 9 other roles at $27.08 an hour, $0.89 (3.2%) lower.
It is $1.53 an hour (5.8%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.27 (4.8%) from $26.70 on 30 June 2026 to $27.97, and the full-time weekly rate rose $48.20.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $27.97100% | $34.96125% |
| Saturday | $34.96125% | $41.96150% |
| Sunday | $41.96150% | $48.95175% |
| Public holiday | $62.93225% | $69.93250% |
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 | $34.96 | $139.84 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $41.96 | $335.68 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $48.95 | $391.60 |
| Total | $867.12 |
That week pays $867.12, which is $167.92 (24%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($699.20). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,062.90.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | $41.96 | 150% |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | $55.94 | 200% |
| Weekends and rostered days off | $55.94 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $62.93 | 225% |
All-purpose allowances
The Hospitality Industry (General) Award sets 7 all-purpose allowances, paid on top of the minimum where they apply to the job and counted in penalty rates, overtime and leave: see the allowance table.
Junior rates
Employees under 21 in this classification are paid a percentage of the adult rate, from $12.59 an hour (45% of the adult rate) for under 16 years of age. How junior rates work.
| Age | Hourly | Weekly | % of adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 17 years of age | $13.99 | $531.62 | 50% |
| 17 years of age | $16.78 | $637.64 | 60% |
| 18 years of age | $19.58 | $744.04 | 70% |
| 19 years of age | $23.77 | $903.26 | 85% |
| 20 years of age | $27.97 | $1,062.86 | 100% |
| Age | Hourly | Weekly | % of adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 years of age | $12.59 | $478.42 | 45% |
| 16 years of age | $15.38 | $584.44 | 55% |
| 17 years of age | $18.18 | $690.84 | 65% |
| 18 years of age | $20.98 | $797.24 | 75% |
| 19 years of age | $25.17 | $956.46 | 90% |
| 20 years of age | $27.97 | $1,062.86 | 100% |
Hourly junior rates are published; weekly is hourly × 38.
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, MA000009, checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.