Hospitality Award Pay Rates in Australia
Minimum weekly, hourly, casual, weekend and public holiday rates under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 [MA000009], from 1 July 2026.
Full-time and part-time adult rates
| Level | Weekly | Hourly | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory level | $978.10 | $25.74 | $32.18 | $38.61 | $57.92 |
| Level 1 | $1,004.90 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $39.66 | $59.49 |
| Level 2 | $1,029.10 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $40.62 | $60.93 |
| Level 3 | $1,062.90 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $41.96 | $62.93 |
| Level 4 | $1,119.10 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $44.18 | $66.26 |
| Level 5 | $1,189.40 | $31.30 | $39.13 | $46.95 | $70.43 |
| Level 6 | $1,221.10 | $32.13 | $40.16 | $48.20 | $72.29 |
Casual adult rates
These rates already include the 25% casual loading, so do not add it again.
| Level | Ordinary hours | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory level | $32.18 | $38.61 | $45.05 | $64.35 |
| Level 1 | $33.05 | $39.66 | $46.27 | $66.10 |
| Level 2 | $33.85 | $40.62 | $47.39 | $67.70 |
| Level 3 | $34.96 | $41.96 | $48.95 | $69.93 |
| Level 4 | $36.81 | $44.18 | $51.54 | $73.63 |
| Level 5 | $39.13 | $46.95 | $54.78 | $78.25 |
| Level 6 | $40.16 | $48.20 | $56.23 | $80.33 |
Which level are you?
The award classifies you by the work you do, not your job title. These are examples only, so read the award's classification definitions if you are unsure.
| Level | Examples from the award |
|---|---|
| Introductory level | Entering the industry, for up to 3 months while being assessed for level 1 |
| Level 1 | Food and beverage attendant grade 1; Guest service grade 1; Kitchen attendant grade 1 |
| Level 2 | 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 |
| Level 3 | 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 |
| Level 4 | 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 |
| Level 5 | Clerical supervisor; Cook (tradesperson) grade 4; Food and beverage supervisor; Front office supervisor; Gardener grade 4 (tradesperson); Guest service supervisor |
| Level 6 | Cook (tradesperson) grade 5 |
Junior rates
These percentages are for junior employees other than office employees, who have their own table in the award. Adult rates apply from 21 years of age, and junior employees working as liquor service employees must be paid as an adult.
| Age | % of the adult rate |
|---|---|
| Under 17 years of age | 50% |
| 17 years of age | 60% |
| 18 years of age | 70% |
| 19 years of age | 85% |
| 20 years of age | 100% |
What these tables leave out
These are the general adult rates. Evening and night work adds a flat amount per hour. Overtime, casino gaming employees, managerial staff, office juniors, allowances and apprentices have their own rules in the award.
Read the full award or the Fair Work pay guides for those rates. To check what you were paid, use the penalty rates page or the payslip checker.
Pay rate questions
What is the hospitality award pay rate?
From the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, adult rates run from $25.74 an hour at Introductory level to $32.13 at Level 6. These are minimums, so your employer can pay more.
What is the casual rate?
Casuals get a 25% loading, which gives $32.18 an hour at Introductory level and $40.16 at Level 6. Use the casual loading calculator to compare casual and permanent pay.
What are the weekend and public holiday rates?
At Introductory level, a full-time or part-time adult gets $32.18 on Saturday, $38.61 on Sunday and $57.92 on a public holiday. A casual gets $38.61, $45.05 and $64.35. The penalty rates page has the percentages, overtime and shift rules.
Does this award cover me?
Not always. An enterprise agreement or a different award can apply instead. The Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool can help you check.
When do these rates change?
Award rates are reviewed each year, with changes usually starting from the first full pay period on or after 1 July. These rates come from the award as consolidated to 1 July 2026.
Tax Accuracy & Sources
Reviewed: 5 November 2026 · Tax year: 2026-27
Shows adult and junior minimum rates from the award. It does not tell you your classification or whether the award covers you, and it leaves out allowances. This is general information, not advice about your job.