Security Officer Level 3 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Security Officer Level 3 under the Security Services Industry Award (MA000016) from 1 July 2026: $1,129.80 a week full-time, $58,908 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $37.16 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 | $29.73 | $1,129.80 | $58,908 |
| Casual (loading included) | $37.16 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 3rd of 5 distinct adult hourly rates in the Security Services Industry Award.
The next rate up is Security Officer Level 4 at $30.23 an hour, $0.50 (1.7%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Security Officer Level 2 at $29.24 an hour, $0.49 (1.6%) lower.
It is $3.29 an hour (12.4%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.35 (4.8%) from $28.38 on 30 June 2026 to $29.73, and the full-time weekly rate rose $51.20.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursDay | $29.73100% | $37.16125% |
| Saturday | $44.60150% | $52.03175% |
| Sunday | $59.46200% | $66.89225% |
| Public holiday | $74.33250% | $81.76275% |
| Night | $36.18121.7% | $43.61146.7% |
| Permanent night | $38.65130% | $46.08155% |
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 | $37.16 | $148.64 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $52.03 | $416.24 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $66.89 | $535.12 |
| Total | $1,100.00 |
That week pays $1,100.00, which is $356.80 (48%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($743.20). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,129.80.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours | $44.60 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours | $59.46 | 200% |
| Sunday - all day | $59.46 | 200% |
| Public holiday - all day | $74.33 | 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.