Level 1 — Food and beverage attendant grade 1 and 1 other role pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 1 — Food and beverage attendant grade 1 and 1 other role under the Restaurant Industry Award (MA000119) from 1 July 2026: $1,004.90 a week full-time, $52,395 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $33.05 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $26.44 | $1,004.90 | $52,395 |
| Casual (loading included) | $33.05 | — | — |
This classification covers
The award groups these roles at the same level and rate:
- Food and beverage attendant grade 1
- Kitchen attendant grade 1
How this rate compares
It ranks 6th of 7 distinct adult hourly rates in the Restaurant Industry Award.
The next rate up is Level 2 — Food and beverage attendant grade 2 and 5 other roles at $27.08 an hour, $0.64 (2.4%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Introductory Level at $25.74 an hour, $0.70 (2.6%) lower.
The rate equals the national minimum wage of $26.44 an hour.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.49 (6%) from $24.95 on 30 June 2026 to $26.44, and the full-time weekly rate rose $56.90.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $26.44100% | $33.05125% |
| Saturday | $33.05125% | $39.66150% |
| Sunday | $39.66150% | $39.66150% |
| Public holiday | $59.49225% | $66.10250% |
| Public holiday - time added to annual leave by agreement | $33.05125% | — |
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 | $33.05 | $132.20 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $39.66 | $317.28 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $39.66 | $317.28 |
| Total | $766.76 |
That week pays $766.76, which is $105.76 (16%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($661.00). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,004.90.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | $39.66 | 150% |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | $52.88 | 200% |
| Saturday - First 2 hours | $46.27 | 175% |
| Saturday - After 2 hours | $52.88 | 200% |
| Sunday - all time worked | $52.88 | 200% |
| Rostered day off - all time worked | $52.88 | 200% |
Junior rates
Employees under 21 in this classification are paid a percentage of the adult rate, from $13.22 an hour (50% of the adult rate) for under 17 years of age. How junior rates work.
| Age | Hourly | Weekly | % of adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 17 years of age | $13.22 | $502.50 | 50% |
| 17 years of age | $15.87 | $602.90 | 60% |
| 18 years of age | $18.51 | $703.40 | 70% |
| 19 years of age | $22.48 | $854.20 | 85% |
| 20 years of age | $26.44 | $1,004.90 | 100% |
Weekly junior rates are published; hourly is weekly ÷ 38.
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, MA000119, checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.