Joinery and Building Trades Award pay rates from 1 July 2026: hourly, casual and weekly rates for levels 1 to 7, glaziers, shift, overtime, Sunday and public holiday rates, and take-home pay in 2026–27.
A qualified joiner (Level 5) gets at least $30.55 an hour ($1,161.04 a week). Level 1 starts at $26.84. Open in the pay calculator.
Joinery, shopfitting, stonemasonry and outside work
| Level | Hourly | Casual hourly | Weekly | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $26.84 | $33.55 | $1,020.04 | $1,760 |
| Level 2 | $27.54 | $34.43 | $1,046.84 | $1,795 |
| Level 3 | $28.18 | $35.23 | $1,071.04 | $1,828 |
| Level 4 | $29.07 | $36.34 | $1,104.84 | $1,873 |
| Level 5 - glazier | $30.57 | $38.21 | – | $1,948 |
| Level 5 - all others | $30.55 | $38.19 | $1,161.04 | $1,947 |
| Level 6 | $31.48 | $39.35 | $1,196.24 | $1,994 |
| Level 7 | $32.40 | $40.50 | $1,231.34 | $2,041 |
Adult rates including the industry allowance (glaziers: other than factory glazing). Level 1 is the induction level; Level 5 holds a trade certificate or equivalent (Schedule A of the award). The pay guide gives no weekly rate for glaziers; take-home is worked out on 38 hours. Take-home pay is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27.
Shift, overtime, Sunday and public holiday rates
| Level | Afternoon or night shift | Overtime first 2 hours | Overtime after 2 hours | Sunday | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $40.26 | $40.26 | $53.68 | $53.68 | $67.10 |
| Level 2 | $41.31 | $41.31 | $55.08 | $55.08 | $68.85 |
| Level 3 | $42.27 | $42.27 | $56.36 | $56.36 | $70.45 |
| Level 4 | $43.61 | $43.61 | $58.14 | $58.14 | $72.68 |
| Level 5 - glazier | $45.86 | $45.86 | $61.14 | $61.14 | $76.43 |
| Level 5 - all others | $45.83 | $45.83 | $61.10 | $61.10 | $76.38 |
| Level 6 | $47.22 | $47.22 | $62.96 | $62.96 | $78.70 |
| Level 7 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $81.00 |
Full-time and part-time, joinery and outside work. Overtime Monday to Friday for day workers.
Other work under the award
| Level | Hourly | Weekly | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $25.74 | $978.10 | $1,704 |
| Level 2 | $26.44 | $1,004.90 | $1,740 |
| Level 3 | $27.08 | $1,029.10 | $1,772 |
| Level 4 | $27.97 | $1,062.90 | $1,817 |
| Level 5 | $29.45 | $1,119.10 | $1,891 |
| Level 6 | $30.38 | $1,154.30 | $1,938 |
| Level 7 | $31.30 | $1,189.40 | $1,985 |
How it works
- The Joinery and Building Trades Award covers joinery, shopfitting, stonemasonry, glazing and related building trades work done off site or outside.
- On-site building work is usually under the Building and Construction Award.
- Casuals get a 25% loading instead of paid leave. Super is paid on top.
Common questions
What is the Joinery Award pay rate?
From 1 July 2026, Level 1 is $26.84 an hour ($1,020.04 a week) for joinery, shopfitting, stonemasonry and outside work, up to $32.40 at Level 7. Casuals get $33.55 to $40.50.
How much does a qualified joiner earn?
A tradesperson with a trade certificate is Level 5: $30.55 an hour ($1,161.04 a week, about $1,947 a fortnight after tax). Glaziers are $30.57.
Is weekend work overtime?
Saturday work is paid as overtime (150% for the first 2 hours before noon, then 200%) and Sunday is double time ($53.68 at Level 1).
What are the shift rates?
Afternoon and night shifts Monday to Friday are 150% ($40.26 at Level 1). Early morning and early afternoon shifts are lower; see the pay guide.
Why are there two sets of rates?
Rates for joinery work, shopfitting, stonemasonry and outside work include an industry allowance. Employees doing other work under the award (for example in a factory) get the lower rates.
When do the rates go up?
Each year from the first full pay period on or after 1 July. Next: 1 July 2027 (Annual Wage Review).
See also carpenter salary, the Timber Award and the overtime calculator.
Source: Fair Work Ombudsman pay guide and award text, Joinery and Building Trades Award [MA000029], rates from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. Take-home pay: ATO tax rates. Checked 2026-10-22. General information only.