Miscellaneous Award pay rates from 1 July 2026: hourly, weekly and casual rates for levels 1 to 4, evening, weekend and public holiday rates, junior rates and take-home pay in 2026–27.
Level 1 under the Miscellaneous Award is $25.74 an hour ($32.18 casual), rising to $27.08 after 3 months. Open in the pay calculator.
Miscellaneous Award pay rates
| Level | Hourly | Casual hourly | Weekly | Year (52 weeks) | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $25.74 | $32.18 | $978.10 | $50,861 | $1,704 |
| Level 2 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.10 | $53,513 | $1,772 |
| Level 3 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193 | $1,891 |
| Level 4 | $32.13 | $40.16 | $1,221.10 | $63,497 | $2,027 |
Adult rates. Full-time weekly rate for 38 hours; take-home pay is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27.
Which level am I?
- Level 1: Employed for less than 3 months and not doing Level 3 or 4 duties.
- Level 2: Employed for at least 3 months and not doing Level 3 or 4 duties.
- Level 3: Has a trade qualification (or equivalent) and does work that needs it.
- Level 4: Has an advanced trade qualification and does work that needs it, or is a sub-professional employee.
Evening, weekend and public holiday rates
Full-time and part-time
| Level | Mon-Fri 7pm-7am | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $30.89 | $30.89 | $38.61 | $64.35 |
| Level 2 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $40.62 | $67.70 |
| Level 3 | $35.34 | $35.34 | $44.18 | $73.63 |
| Level 4 | $38.56 | $38.56 | $48.20 | $80.33 |
Casual
| Level | Mon-Fri 7pm-7am | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $37.32 | $37.32 | $45.05 | $64.35 |
| Level 2 | $39.27 | $39.27 | $47.39 | $67.70 |
| Level 3 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $51.54 | $73.63 |
| Level 4 | $46.59 | $46.59 | $56.23 | $80.33 |
Overtime is time and a half for the first 3 hours, then double time.
Junior rates (Level 1)
| Age | Hourly | Saturday | Sunday | Casual | Casual Saturday | Casual Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 | $9.47 | $11.36 | $14.21 | $11.84 | $13.73 | $16.57 |
| 16 | $12.18 | $14.62 | $18.27 | $15.23 | $17.66 | $21.32 |
| 17 | $14.88 | $17.86 | $22.32 | $18.60 | $21.58 | $26.04 |
| 18 | $17.58 | $21.10 | $26.37 | $21.98 | $25.49 | $30.77 |
| 19 | $21.24 | $25.49 | $31.86 | $26.55 | $30.80 | $37.17 |
| 20 | $25.15 | $30.18 | $37.73 | $31.44 | $36.47 | $44.01 |
How it works
- The Miscellaneous Award 2020 is a safety net for employees who aren't covered by any other award. Check first whether an industry or occupation award applies; see pay by job.
- Casuals get a 25% loading instead of paid leave. Super is paid on top.
Common questions
What is the Miscellaneous Award pay rate?
From 1 July 2026, Level 1 is $25.74 an hour ($978.10 a week) and Level 2, after 3 months, $27.08. Casuals get $32.18 and $33.85. Trade-qualified employees (Level 3) get $29.45 and Level 4 $32.13.
Who is covered by the Miscellaneous Award?
Employees who fit its classifications but aren't covered by any other modern award. It doesn't cover managers or professionals such as accountants, lawyers, HR, marketing or IT specialists.
What are the Miscellaneous Award weekend rates?
Full-time and part-time employees get $30.89 on Saturdays and $38.61 on Sundays at Level 1; casuals get $37.32 and $45.05.
What do juniors get under the Miscellaneous Award?
A percentage of the Level 1 rate by age: from $9.47 an hour under 16 to $25.15 at 20 ($11.84 to $31.44 casual).
Is the Miscellaneous Award the same as the national minimum wage?
No. The national minimum wage applies to award-free employees. The Miscellaneous Award is a modern award with its own rates, penalties and conditions; see minimum wage Australia.
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 the national minimum wage, junior pay rates and the penalty rates calculator.
Source: Fair Work Ombudsman pay guide and award text, Miscellaneous Award 2020 [MA000104], 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.