Hospitality Industry (General) Award penalty rates 2026
Saturday, Sunday, public holiday and evening rates for every classification in the Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), from 1 July 2026.
Because venues trade at night and on weekends, higher penalty rates usually apply for work on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, with overtime paid for hours worked beyond the ordinary roster.
Full-time and part-time penalty rates
| Classification | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory level | $32.18 | $38.61 | $57.92 |
| Level 1 — Food and beverage attendant grade 1 and 2 other roles | $33.05 | $39.66 | $59.49 |
| Level 2 — Clerical grade 1 and 9 other roles | $33.85 | $40.62 | $60.93 |
| Level 3 — Clerical grade 2 and 11 other roles | $34.96 | $41.96 | $62.93 |
| Level 4 — Clerical grade 3 and 7 other roles | $36.81 | $44.18 | $66.26 |
| Level 5 — Clerical supervisor and 5 other roles | $39.13 | $46.95 | $70.43 |
| Level 6 — Cook (tradesperson) grade 5 | $40.16 | $48.20 | $72.29 |
| Managerial staff (Hotels) | $40.24 | $48.29 | $72.43 |
Casual penalty rates
Casual figures include the casual loading.
| Classification | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory level | $38.61 | $45.05 | $64.35 |
| Level 1 — Food and beverage attendant grade 1 and 2 other roles | $39.66 | $46.27 | $66.10 |
| Level 2 — Clerical grade 1 and 9 other roles | $40.62 | $47.39 | $67.70 |
| Level 3 — Clerical grade 2 and 11 other roles | $41.96 | $48.95 | $69.93 |
| Level 4 — Clerical grade 3 and 7 other roles | $44.18 | $51.54 | $73.63 |
| Level 5 — Clerical supervisor and 5 other roles | $46.95 | $54.78 | $78.25 |
| Level 6 — Cook (tradesperson) grade 5 | $48.20 | $56.23 | $80.33 |
| Managerial staff (Hotels) | $48.29 | $56.33 | $80.48 |
Resulting hourly rates as published in the Fair Work Commission’s Modern Awards Pay Database.
How the Hospitality Industry (General) Award compares
| Day | Hospitality | Median | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 125% | 150% | 13 of 19 |
| Sunday | 150% | 187.5% | 14 of 20 |
| Public holiday | 225% | 250% | 16 of 22 |
The Saturday rate of 125% is lower than the median of 150% across the 19 awards with a Saturday rate for their entry classification, and ranks 13th.
The Sunday rate of 150% is lower than the median of 187.5% across the 20 awards with a Sunday rate for their entry classification, and ranks 14th.
The public holiday rate of 225% is lower than the median of 250% across the 22 awards with a public holiday rate for their entry classification, and ranks 16th.
What one shift pays
| Shift | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday (7.6 hours) | $195.62 | $244.57 |
| Saturday (7.6 hours) | $244.57 | $293.44 |
| Sunday (7.6 hours) | $293.44 | $342.38 |
| Public holiday (7.6 hours) | $440.19 | $489.06 |
A full-time saturday shift pays $244.57, $48.95 more than the same shift on a weekday.
A full-time sunday shift pays $293.44, $97.82 more than the same shift on a weekday.
A full-time public holiday shift pays $440.19, $244.57 more than the same shift on a weekday.
Work out a shift
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (MA000009), checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.