Level 3 — Food and beverage attendant grade 3 and 6 other roles pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 3 — Food and beverage attendant grade 3 and 6 other roles under the Restaurant Industry Award (MA000119) 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.
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:
- Food and beverage attendant grade 3
- Cook grade 2
- Kitchen attendant grade 3
- Clerical grade 2
- Storeperson grade 2
- Timekeeper/security officer grade 2
- Handyperson
How this rate compares
It ranks 4th of 7 distinct adult hourly rates in the Restaurant Industry Award.
The next rate up is Level 4 — Food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) and 3 other roles at $29.45 an hour, $1.48 (5.3%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Level 2 — Food and beverage attendant grade 2 and 5 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% |
| Public holiday - time added to annual leave by agreement | $34.96125% | — |
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% |
| Saturday - First 2 hours | $48.95 | 175% |
| Saturday - After 2 hours | $55.94 | 200% |
| Sunday - all time worked | $55.94 | 200% |
| Rostered day off - all time worked | $55.94 | 200% |
Junior rates
Employees under 21 in this classification are paid a percentage of the adult rate, from $19.58 an hour (70% of the adult rate) for 18 years of age. How junior rates work.
| Age | Hourly | Weekly | % of adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 years of age | $19.58 | $744.00 | 70% |
| 19 years of age | $23.78 | $903.50 | 85% |
| 20 years of age | $27.97 | $1,062.90 | 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.