Hospitality Industry Award pay rates 2026 (Australia)

Employers in the hospitality industry throughout Australia and their employees: hotels, motels, guest houses, serviced apartments, caravan parks, hostels, resorts, wine bars and taverns, caterers, casinos, function and convention venues, and restaurants operated in connection with those premises (clauses 4.1 and 4.2).

Registered clubs, hospitals, boarding schools, councils, theme parks, in-flight catering, and restaurants covered by the Fast Food, Clubs or Restaurant awards, among others (clause 4.4).

From the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026, after the Annual Wage Review (clause 18.1).

In the consolidated award published by the Fair Work Commission (MA000009); the Fair Work Ombudsman also publishes pay guides.

No. Award rates are minimums. An enterprise agreement or an employment contract can pay more, never less.

The hourly rate is the full-time weekly rate divided by 38 ordinary hours.

The Introductory level: $978.10 per week or $25.74 per hour.

Level 6 (Cook (tradesperson) grade 5): $1221.10 per week or $32.13 per hour.

Yes. Unless it is unreasonable, an employee may refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact from the employer outside working hours (clause 15A and section 333M of the Fair Work Act).

$978.10 per week for a full-time employee (38 hours) or $25.74 per hour, from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. Typical roles: new employees for up to 3 months while they train for a Level 1 position (clause 18.1 and Schedule A).

$1004.90 per week for a full-time employee (38 hours) or $26.44 per hour, from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. Typical roles: Food and beverage attendant grade 1; Guest service grade 1; Kitchen attendant grade 1 (clause 18.1 and Schedule A).

$1029.10 per week for a full-time employee (38 hours) or $27.08 per hour, from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. Typical roles: Clerical grade 1; Cook grade 1; Door person/security officer grade 1; Food and beverage attendant grade 2; Front office grade 1; Gardener grade 1; Guest service grade 2; Kitchen attendant grade 2; Leisure attendant grade 1; Storeperson grade 1 (clause 18.1 and Schedule A).

$1062.90 per week for a full-time employee (38 hours) or $27.97 per hour, from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. Typical roles: Clerical grade 2; Cook grade 2; Food and beverage attendant grade 3; Fork-lift driver; Front office grade 2; Gardener grade 2; Guest service grade 3; Handyperson; Kitchen attendant grade 3; Leisure attendant grade 2; Storeperson grade 2; Timekeeper/security officer grade 2 (clause 18.1 and Schedule A).

$1119.10 per week for a full-time employee (38 hours) or $29.45 per hour, from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. Typical roles: Clerical grade 3; Cook (tradesperson) grade 3; Food and beverage attendant (tradesperson) grade 4; Front office grade 3; Gardener grade 3 (tradesperson); Guest service grade 4; Leisure attendant grade 3; Storeperson grade 3 (clause 18.1 and Schedule A).

$1189.40 per week for a full-time employee (38 hours) or $31.30 per hour, from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. Typical roles: Clerical supervisor; Cook (tradesperson) grade 4; Food and beverage supervisor; Front office supervisor; Gardener grade 4 (tradesperson); Guest service supervisor (clause 18.1 and Schedule A).

$1221.10 per week for a full-time employee (38 hours) or $32.13 per hour, from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. Typical roles: Cook (tradesperson) grade 5 (clause 18.1 and Schedule A).

25 % on top of the ordinary hourly rate for each hour worked (clause 11.1).

2 consecutive hours each time the casual is required to attend work (clause 11.3).

Up to 12 hours a day or per shift and up to 38 hours a week (or an average of 38 over a roster cycle of up to 4 weeks); time beyond that is overtime (clauses 11.2 and 11.4).

At the end of each engagement unless weekly or fortnightly pay has been agreed (clause 11.5).

Yes. The National Employment Standards provide a pathway to change to full-time or part-time employment (sections 66A to 66MA of the Fair Work Act, referred to in clause 11.6).

$32.18 per hour for ordinary hours Monday to Friday (including the 25 % casual loading); $38.61 on Saturday, $45.05 on Sunday and $64.35 on public holidays (Schedule B).

$33.05 per hour for ordinary hours Monday to Friday (including the 25 % casual loading); $39.66 on Saturday, $46.27 on Sunday and $66.10 on public holidays (Schedule B).

$33.85 per hour for ordinary hours Monday to Friday (including the 25 % casual loading); $40.62 on Saturday, $47.39 on Sunday and $67.70 on public holidays (Schedule B).

$34.96 per hour for ordinary hours Monday to Friday (including the 25 % casual loading); $41.96 on Saturday, $48.95 on Sunday and $69.93 on public holidays (Schedule B).

$36.81 per hour for ordinary hours Monday to Friday (including the 25 % casual loading); $44.18 on Saturday, $51.54 on Sunday and $73.63 on public holidays (Schedule B).

$39.13 per hour for ordinary hours Monday to Friday (including the 25 % casual loading); $46.95 on Saturday, $54.78 on Sunday and $78.25 on public holidays (Schedule B).

$40.16 per hour for ordinary hours Monday to Friday (including the 25 % casual loading); $48.20 on Saturday, $56.23 on Sunday and $80.33 on public holidays (Schedule B).

125 % of the ordinary hourly rate for full-time and part-time employees and 150 % for casuals (clause 29.2).

150 % for full-time and part-time employees and 175 % for casuals (clause 29.2).

225 % for full-time and part-time employees and 250 % for casuals (clause 29.2).

Yes. Monday to Friday, an extra $2.95 per hour (or part of an hour) from 7 pm to midnight and $4.42 per hour from midnight to 7 am (clause 29.2).

$32.18 per hour on Saturday (125 %), $38.61 on Sunday (150 %) and $57.92 on public holidays (225 %) (Schedule B).

$33.05 per hour on Saturday (125 %), $39.66 on Sunday (150 %) and $59.49 on public holidays (225 %) (Schedule B).

$33.85 per hour on Saturday (125 %), $40.62 on Sunday (150 %) and $60.93 on public holidays (225 %) (Schedule B).

$34.96 per hour on Saturday (125 %), $41.96 on Sunday (150 %) and $62.93 on public holidays (225 %) (Schedule B).

$36.81 per hour on Saturday (125 %), $44.18 on Sunday (150 %) and $66.26 on public holidays (225 %) (Schedule B).

$39.13 per hour on Saturday (125 %), $46.95 on Sunday (150 %) and $70.43 on public holidays (225 %) (Schedule B).

$40.16 per hour on Saturday (125 %), $48.20 on Sunday (150 %) and $72.29 on public holidays (225 %) (Schedule B).

An average of 38 hours a week by agreement, for example 5 days of 7 hours 36 minutes, 4 days of 9.5 hours, a 19-day month of 8-hour days, or 76 hours over 2 weeks with at least 4 days off (clause 15.1).

For full-time employees, at least 6 and at most 11.5 ordinary hours a day (excluding meal breaks); for part-time employees, at least 3 and at most 11.5 (clauses 15.1(c) and 15.2).

12 hours (clause 15.1(c)).

7 days’ notice, unless the employer and employee agree to the change (clause 15.5).

At least 10 hours between finishing ordinary hours one day and starting the next, and 8 hours for a roster changeover (clause 15.5(e)).

An unpaid meal break of at least 30 minutes, taken after the first 2 hours and within the first 6 hours of work (clause 16.2).

An unpaid meal break of at least 30 minutes and one 20-minute paid rest break (or two of 10 minutes) (clause 16.2).

An unpaid meal break of at least 30 minutes and two 20-minute paid rest breaks (clause 16.2).

Yes, an elective unpaid meal break of up to 30 minutes if you ask in writing before your shift; the employer must not unreasonably refuse (clause 16.4).

During a shift of more than 6 hours, the employer must pay an extra 50 % of the ordinary hourly rate from 6 hours after starting until the break is given or the shift ends (clauses 16.5 and 16.6).

Full-time and part-time: 150 % for the first 2 hours Monday to Friday, 200 % after that, 200 % on weekends and rostered days off and 225 % on public holidays. Casuals: 150 %, 200 %, 200 % and 250 % (clause 28.4 and Schedule B).

Yes, by written agreement; the time off equals the overtime hours worked and must be taken within 6 months, or paid out if you ask (clause 28.5).

An employee engaged for at least 8 and fewer than 38 ordinary hours a week with reasonably predictable hours (clause 10.2).

In writing, the guaranteed hours each week (or roster cycle) and the days and hours the employee is available to work them (clause 10.4).

Only with your written consent. After 12 months of regularly working more than your guaranteed hours you may ask in writing to increase them; the employer may refuse only on reasonable business grounds (clauses 10.5, 10.8 and 10.10).

2 days off each week, and no rostering outside their agreed availability (clause 10.7).

$38.61 per hour for the first 2 hours Monday to Friday, $51.48 after 2 hours, $51.48 on weekends and rostered days off and $57.92 on public holidays. Casuals: $38.61, $51.48, $51.48 and $64.35 (Schedule B).

$39.66 per hour for the first 2 hours Monday to Friday, $52.88 after 2 hours, $52.88 on weekends and rostered days off and $59.49 on public holidays. Casuals: $39.66, $52.88, $52.88 and $66.10 (Schedule B).

$40.62 per hour for the first 2 hours Monday to Friday, $54.16 after 2 hours, $54.16 on weekends and rostered days off and $60.93 on public holidays. Casuals: $40.62, $54.16, $54.16 and $67.70 (Schedule B).

$41.96 per hour for the first 2 hours Monday to Friday, $55.94 after 2 hours, $55.94 on weekends and rostered days off and $62.93 on public holidays. Casuals: $41.96, $55.94, $55.94 and $69.93 (Schedule B).

$44.18 per hour for the first 2 hours Monday to Friday, $58.90 after 2 hours, $58.90 on weekends and rostered days off and $66.26 on public holidays. Casuals: $44.18, $58.90, $58.90 and $73.63 (Schedule B).

$46.95 per hour for the first 2 hours Monday to Friday, $62.60 after 2 hours, $62.60 on weekends and rostered days off and $70.43 on public holidays. Casuals: $46.95, $62.60, $62.60 and $78.25 (Schedule B).

$48.20 per hour for the first 2 hours Monday to Friday, $64.26 after 2 hours, $64.26 on weekends and rostered days off and $72.29 on public holidays. Casuals: $48.20, $64.26, $64.26 and $80.33 (Schedule B).

$17.42 (or a meal) for full-time or part-time employees who work more than 2 hours of overtime without being told on or before the previous day (clause 26.4).

Yes. A cook or apprentice cook who must provide their own tools gets $2.03 per day, up to $9.94 per week (clause 26.5).

Yes, for full-time and part-time employees: $3.69 per day when the gap between shifts is 2 to 3 hours and $5.60 when it is more than 3 hours (clause 26.14).

$13.43 per week for a full-time employee appointed to perform first aid duty, or $2.69 per day up to $13.43 a week for part-time and casual employees (clause 26.12).

The employer reimburses required special clothing and pays an agreed laundry allowance or the laundering cost; catering employees get $6.16 per week and motel employees $2.46 per uniform up to $7.65 a week (clause 26.6).

If it is unreasonable to travel home by your usual transport and the employer provides no transport or accommodation, it must pay the reasonable cost of transport home (clause 26.8).

A percentage of the adult rate: 50 % under 17, 60 % at 17, 70 % at 18, 85 % at 19 and 100 % at 20 (clause 18.4(a)). Junior office employees have their own scale.

Yes. Junior employees working as liquor service employees, where the law allows, must be paid the adult rate for the work performed (clause 13.5).

No more than 10 hours (clause 13.3).

$13.22 per hour for ordinary hours (50 % of the adult rate); $16.53 on Saturday, $19.83 on Sunday and $29.75 on public holidays (clause 18.4 and Schedule B).

$15.86 per hour for ordinary hours (60 % of the adult rate); $19.83 on Saturday, $23.79 on Sunday and $35.69 on public holidays (clause 18.4 and Schedule B).

$18.51 per hour for ordinary hours (70 % of the adult rate); $23.14 on Saturday, $27.77 on Sunday and $41.65 on public holidays (clause 18.4 and Schedule B).

$22.47 per hour for ordinary hours (85 % of the adult rate); $28.09 on Saturday, $33.71 on Sunday and $50.56 on public holidays (clause 18.4 and Schedule B).

$13.54 per hour for ordinary hours (50 % of the adult rate); $16.93 on Saturday, $20.31 on Sunday and $30.47 on public holidays (clause 18.4 and Schedule B).

$16.25 per hour for ordinary hours (60 % of the adult rate); $20.31 on Saturday, $24.38 on Sunday and $36.56 on public holidays (clause 18.4 and Schedule B).

$18.96 per hour for ordinary hours (70 % of the adult rate); $23.70 on Saturday, $28.44 on Sunday and $42.66 on public holidays (clause 18.4 and Schedule B).

$23.02 per hour for ordinary hours (85 % of the adult rate); $28.78 on Saturday, $34.53 on Sunday and $51.80 on public holidays (clause 18.4 and Schedule B).

$13.99 per hour for ordinary hours (50 % of the adult rate); $17.49 on Saturday, $20.99 on Sunday and $31.48 on public holidays (clause 18.4 and Schedule B).

$16.78 per hour for ordinary hours (60 % of the adult rate); $20.98 on Saturday, $25.17 on Sunday and $37.76 on public holidays (clause 18.4 and Schedule B).

$19.58 per hour for ordinary hours (70 % of the adult rate); $24.48 on Saturday, $29.37 on Sunday and $44.06 on public holidays (clause 18.4 and Schedule B).

$23.77 per hour for ordinary hours (85 % of the adult rate); $29.71 on Saturday, $35.66 on Sunday and $53.48 on public holidays (clause 18.4 and Schedule B).

4 weeks of paid annual leave a year for full-time employees and a pro rata amount for part-time employees (section 87 of the Fair Work Act and clause 30).

Full-time employees get 10 days of paid personal/carer’s leave a year and part-time employees a pro rata amount (section 96 of the Fair Work Act). Casuals are entitled to 2 days of unpaid carer’s leave per occasion.

From 1 week (up to 1 year of service) to 4 weeks (more than 5 years), plus 1 week if the employee is over 45 with at least 2 years of service (clause 41 and section 117 of the Fair Work Act).