Level 4 — Food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) and 3 other roles pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 4 — Food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) and 3 other roles under the Restaurant Industry Award (MA000119) from 1 July 2026: $1,119.10 a week full-time, $58,350 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $36.81 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $29.45 | $1,119.10 | $58,350 |
| Casual (loading included) | $36.81 | — | — |
This classification covers
The award groups these roles at the same level and rate:
- Food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson)
- Cook grade 3 (tradesperson)
- Clerical grade 3
- Storeperson grade 3
How this rate compares
It ranks 3rd of 7 distinct adult hourly rates in the Restaurant Industry Award.
The next rate up is Level 5 — Food and beverage supervisor and 2 other roles at $31.30 an hour, $1.85 (6.3%) higher than this classification. That is the largest step between two adjacent rates in the award.
The next rate down is Level 3 — Food and beverage attendant grade 3 and 6 other roles at $27.97 an hour, $1.48 (5%) lower.
It is $3.01 an hour (11.4%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.33 (4.7%) from $28.12 on 30 June 2026 to $29.45, and the full-time weekly rate rose $50.70.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $29.45100% | $36.81125% |
| Saturday | $36.81125% | $44.18150% |
| Sunday | $44.18150% | $51.54175% |
| Public holiday | $66.26225% | $73.63250% |
| Public holiday - time added to annual leave by agreement | $36.81125% | — |
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 | $36.81 | $147.24 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $44.18 | $353.44 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $51.54 | $412.32 |
| Total | $913.00 |
That week pays $913.00, which is $176.80 (24%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($736.20). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,119.10.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | $44.18 | 150% |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | $58.90 | 200% |
| Saturday - First 2 hours | $51.54 | 175% |
| Saturday - After 2 hours | $58.90 | 200% |
| Sunday - all time worked | $58.90 | 200% |
| Rostered day off - all time worked | $58.90 | 200% |
Junior rates
Employees under 21 in this classification are paid a percentage of the adult rate, from $20.62 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 | $20.62 | $783.40 | 70% |
| 19 years of age | $25.03 | $951.20 | 85% |
| 20 years of age | $29.45 | $1,119.10 | 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.