Under MA000027, Saturday and Sunday are both 150% (175% casual) and public holidays 250% (275% casual). Casual percentages already include the 25% loading. A 15% shift loading applies to defined Monday–Friday shifts, and overtime is 150% for the first 2 hours and 200% after.
Rates current as at 2026-07-01 (Annual Wage Review), sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide MA000027. Next review 2027-07-01.
Saturday: 150% (FT/PT) · 175% (casual)
Sunday: 150% (FT/PT) · 175% (casual)
Public holiday: 250% (FT/PT) · 275% (casual)
Shift loading (Mon–Fri): +15%
Overtime: 150% (first 2 hrs) then 200%
The Penalty Rate Table
Percentages are of the minimum hourly rate; casual rates are all-inclusive of the 25% loading.
| When worked | Full-time / part-time | Casual (all-inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 150% | 175% |
| Sunday | 150% | 175% |
| Public holiday | 250% | 275% |
Worked Examples
For a Support Services Level 1 employee on $26.97/hr:
- Saturday: $40.46/hr (FT/PT) · $47.20/hr (casual)
- Sunday: $40.46/hr (FT/PT) · $47.20/hr (casual)
- Public holiday: $67.43/hr (FT/PT) · $74.17/hr (casual)
Note that Saturday and Sunday are the same rate under MA000027 — unlike many awards where Sunday is higher.
Shift Loading & Overtime
A 15% shift loading applies to defined Monday–Friday shifts (for example, shifts finishing late). Overtime is 150% for the first 2 hours and 200% after. The shift loading is not paid on top of a weekend penalty or overtime for the same hour — the higher single entitlement applies.
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