Managerial staff (Hotels) pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Managerial staff (Hotels) under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009) from 1 July 2026, $63,617 a year (published annual salary). Casual: $40.24 an hour, loading included.
Rate table in the pay database: Managerial Staff (Hotels).
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (published) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $32.19 | — | $63,617 |
| Casual (loading included) | $40.24 | — | — |
How this rate compares
This is the highest adult rate in the Hospitality Industry (General) Award: rank 1 of 8 distinct hourly rates.
The next rate down is Level 6 — Cook (tradesperson) grade 5 at $32.13 an hour, $0.06 (0.2%) lower.
It is $5.75 an hour (21.7%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.46 (4.8%) from $30.73 on 30 June 2026 to $32.19.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $32.19100% | $40.24125% |
| Saturday | $40.24125% | $48.29150% |
| Sunday | $48.29150% | $56.33175% |
| Public holiday | $72.43225% | $80.48250% |
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 | $40.24 | $160.96 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $48.29 | $386.32 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $56.33 | $450.64 |
| Total | $997.92 |
That week pays $997.92, which is $193.12 (24%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($804.80).
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | $48.29 | 150% |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | $64.38 | 200% |
| Weekends and rostered days off | $64.38 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $72.43 | 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.
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.