Level 2 — Food and beverage attendant grade 2 and 5 other roles pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 2 — Food and beverage attendant grade 2 and 5 other roles under the Restaurant Industry Award (MA000119) from 1 July 2026: $1,029.10 a week full-time, $53,657 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $33.85 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $27.08 | $1,029.10 | $53,657 |
| Casual (loading included) | $33.85 | — | — |
This classification covers
The award groups these roles at the same level and rate:
- Food and beverage attendant grade 2
- Cook grade 1
- Kitchen attendant grade 2
- Clerical grade 1
- Storeperson grade 1
- Door person/security officer grade 1
How this rate compares
It ranks 5th of 7 distinct adult hourly rates in the Restaurant Industry Award.
The next rate up is Level 3 — Food and beverage attendant grade 3 and 6 other roles at $27.97 an hour, $0.89 (3.3%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Level 1 — Food and beverage attendant grade 1 and 1 other role at $26.44 an hour, $0.64 (2.4%) lower.
It is $0.64 an hour (2.4%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44. That is within 5% of the legal floor for adult employees.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.23 (4.8%) from $25.85 on 30 June 2026 to $27.08, and the full-time weekly rate rose $46.70.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $27.08100% | $33.85125% |
| Saturday | $33.85125% | $40.62150% |
| Sunday | $40.62150% | $40.62150% |
| Public holiday | $60.93225% | $67.70250% |
| Public holiday - time added to annual leave by agreement | $33.85125% | — |
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 | $33.85 | $135.40 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $40.62 | $324.96 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $40.62 | $324.96 |
| Total | $785.32 |
That week pays $785.32, which is $108.32 (16%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($677.00). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,029.10.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | $40.62 | 150% |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | $54.16 | 200% |
| Saturday - First 2 hours | $47.39 | 175% |
| Saturday - After 2 hours | $54.16 | 200% |
| Sunday - all time worked | $54.16 | 200% |
| Rostered day off - all time worked | $54.16 | 200% |
Junior rates
Employees under 21 in this classification are paid a percentage of the adult rate, from $13.54 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 | $13.54 | $514.60 | 50% |
| 17 years of age | $16.25 | $617.50 | 60% |
| 18 years of age | $18.96 | $720.40 | 70% |
| 19 years of age | $23.02 | $874.70 | 85% |
| 20 years of age | $27.08 | $1,029.10 | 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.