Hospitality Award Cheat Sheet 2026–27
MA000009 · For pubs, hotels, bars & venues · Minimum rates
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Rates effective2026-07-01
Next review2027-07-01
Casual loading25%
Super12%

Base hourly rates (adult, full-time)

Introductory$25.74
Level 1$26.44
Level 2$27.08
Level 3$27.97
Level 4$29.45
Level 5$31.30
Level 6$32.13
Managerial$32.19

8 rate levels shown from 42 adult full-time classifications. Casuals: add 25% loading to the base rate.

Minimum engagement

Full time4 hrs min/shift
Part time3 hrs min/shift
Casual2 hrs min/shift
Public holiday full time part time4 hrs min/shift
Public holiday casual2 hrs min/shift

Penalties, loadings & overtime

Saturday (FT/PT)125%
Saturday (casual)150%
Sunday (FT/PT)150%
Sunday (casual)175%
Public holiday (FT/PT)225%
Public holiday (casual)250%
Evening After 7pm Loading+$2.95/hr
Night Midnight To 7am Loading+$4.42/hr
Overtime First 2hrs150%
Overtime After 2hrs200%

Casual penalty percentages already include the 25% casual loading — never stack them.

Common allowances

Split/broken shift allowance (not casuals or loaded-rate; break 2 to 3 hours)$3.69 per day
Split/broken shift allowance (not casuals or loaded-rate; break more than 3 hours)$5.60 per day
Split/broken shift allowance (loaded-rate employees; break more than 3 hours)$1.91 per day
First aid allowance (full-time employees)$13.43 per week
First aid allowance (part-time or casual employees)$2.69 per day
Fork-lift driver allowance (all-purpose)$0.44 per hour
Sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide MA000009. Minimum entitlements only — check the award for conditions. Full tables & instant answers: fitzhr.com/hospitality

This is the condensed reference — the full classification tables live at Hospitality Award pay rates and the complete rules at the Hospitality Award guide. For the exact rate for any classification, employment type or shift, ask Fitz — free, no card required.