Level 5 — Food and beverage supervisor and 2 other roles pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 5 — Food and beverage supervisor and 2 other roles under the Restaurant Industry Award (MA000119) from 1 July 2026: $1,189.40 a week full-time, $62,015 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $39.13 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $31.30 | $1,189.40 | $62,015 |
| Casual (loading included) | $39.13 | — | — |
This classification covers
The award groups these roles at the same level and rate:
- Food and beverage supervisor
- Cook grade 4 (tradesperson)
- Clerical supervisor
How this rate compares
It ranks 2nd of 7 distinct adult hourly rates in the Restaurant Industry Award.
The next rate up is Level 6 — Cook grade 5 (tradesperson) at $32.13 an hour, $0.83 (2.7%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Level 4 — Food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) and 3 other roles at $29.45 an hour, $1.85 (5.9%) lower.
It is $4.86 an hour (18.4%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.42 (4.8%) from $29.88 on 30 June 2026 to $31.30, and the full-time weekly rate rose $53.90.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $31.30100% | $39.13125% |
| Saturday | $39.13125% | $46.95150% |
| Sunday | $46.95150% | $54.78175% |
| Public holiday | $70.43225% | $78.25250% |
| Public holiday - time added to annual leave by agreement | $39.13125% | — |
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 | $39.13 | $156.52 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $46.95 | $375.60 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $54.78 | $438.24 |
| Total | $970.36 |
That week pays $970.36, which is $187.76 (24%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($782.60). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,189.40.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | $46.95 | 150% |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | $62.60 | 200% |
| Saturday - First 2 hours | $54.78 | 175% |
| Saturday - After 2 hours | $62.60 | 200% |
| Sunday - all time worked | $62.60 | 200% |
| Rostered day off - all time worked | $62.60 | 200% |
Junior rates
Employees under 21 in this classification are paid a percentage of the adult rate, from $21.91 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 | $21.91 | $832.60 | 70% |
| 19 years of age | $26.61 | $1,011.00 | 85% |
| 20 years of age | $31.30 | $1,189.40 | 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.