Security Officer Level 2 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Security Officer Level 2 under the Security Services Industry Award (MA000016) from 1 July 2026: $1,111.00 a week full-time, $57,928 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $36.55 an hour, loading included.
Rate table in the pay database: Security Officers.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $29.24 | $1,111.00 | $57,928 |
| Casual (loading included) | $36.55 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 4th of 5 distinct adult hourly rates in the Security Services Industry Award.
The next rate up is Security Officer Level 3 at $29.73 an hour, $0.49 (1.7%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Security Officer Level 1 at $28.42 an hour, $0.82 (2.8%) lower.
It is $2.80 an hour (10.6%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.33 (4.8%) from $27.91 on 30 June 2026 to $29.24, and the full-time weekly rate rose $50.40.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursDay | $29.24100% | $36.55125% |
| Saturday | $43.86150% | $51.17175% |
| Sunday | $58.48200% | $65.79225% |
| Public holiday | $73.10250% | $80.41275% |
| Night | $35.59121.7% | $42.90146.7% |
| Permanent night | $38.01130% | $45.32155% |
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 | $36.55 | $146.20 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $51.17 | $409.36 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $65.79 | $526.32 |
| Total | $1,081.88 |
That week pays $1,081.88, which is $350.88 (48%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($731.00). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,111.00.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours | $43.86 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours | $58.48 | 200% |
| Sunday - all day | $58.48 | 200% |
| Public holiday - all day | $73.10 | 250% |
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, MA000016, checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.