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Hospitality Industry (General) Award pay rates 2026–27
The minimum hourly rates and penalty rates under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 [MA000009], in force from 1 July 2026. The lowest adult rate is $25.74 an hour, or $32.17 for casuals.
Minimum hourly rates
Adult rates per hour. The casual rate includes the casual loading. Junior, apprentice and trainee rates are set separately in the award.
Hospitality Employees
| Classification | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory level | $25.74 | $32.17 |
| Classification | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Food and beverage attendant grade 1; Guest service grade 1; Kitchen attendant grade 1 — Level 1 | $26.44 | $33.05 |
| 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 2 | $27.08 | $33.85 |
| Casino electronic gaming employee grade 1 — Level 1 | $27.64 | $34.55 |
| Level 3 | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| 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 3 | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Casino electronic gaming employee grade 2; Casino equipment technician grade 1; Casino table gaming employee grade 1; Customer liaison officer; Gaming finance employee grade 1 — Level 2 | $28.53 | $35.66 |
| Level 4 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Casino equipment technician grade 2; Gaming finance employee grade 2; Security officer grade 1 — Level 3 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| 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 4 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Level 3A | $30.83 | $38.54 |
| Casino table gaming employee grade 2 — Level 3A | $30.83 | $38.54 |
| Level 5 | $31.30 | $39.13 |
| Clerical supervisor; Cook (tradesperson) grade 4; Food and beverage supervisor; Front office supervisor; Gardener grade 4 (tradesperson); Guest service supervisor — Level 5 | $31.30 | $39.13 |
| Casino equipment technician grade 3; Gaming finance employee grade 3; Security officer grade 2 — Level 4 | $31.30 | $39.13 |
| Cook (tradesperson) grade 5 — Level 6 | $32.13 | $40.16 |
| Level 6 | $32.13 | $40.16 |
| Managerial staff (Hotels) | $32.19 | $40.24 |
| Casino table gaming employee grade 3; Gaming finance employee grade 4 — Level 5 | $32.23 | $40.29 |
| Casino table gaming employee grade 4; Gaming finance employee grade 5; Surveillance operator — Level 6 | $33.16 | $41.45 |
Penalty rates and overtime
For adult day workers, as a percentage of the base rate unless shown otherwise. Dollar figures are per hour at Introductory level.
| When | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 125% · $32.18 | 150% · $38.61 |
| Sunday | 150% · $38.61 | 175% · $45.05 |
| Public holiday | 225% · $57.92 | 250% · $64.35 |
| Overtime, first 2 hours | 150% · $38.61 | 150% · $38.61 |
| Overtime, after 2 hours | 200% · $51.48 | 200% · $51.48 |
Shiftworkers, juniors and apprentices can have different penalties, and some awards set more than one evening or night band (the lowest is shown). The award itself is the authority.
Source: the Fair Work Commission's published rates. Check them against the award or the Fair Work Ombudsman's pay guide.
Hospitality Industry (General) Award: common questions
What is the minimum pay rate under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award?
From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult classification, Introductory level, is $25.74 an hour for full-time and part-time employees and $32.17 an hour for casuals, which includes the casual loading. Higher classifications are paid more; the full table is on this page.
What is the Sunday rate under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award?
Full-time and part-time adult employees are paid 150% of their base rate for work on a Sunday, which is $38.61 an hour at Introductory level. Casuals are paid $45.05 an hour at the same level.
What is the public holiday rate under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award?
Full-time and part-time adult employees are paid 225% of their base rate for work on a public holiday, which is $57.92 an hour at Introductory level. Casuals are paid $64.35 an hour at the same level.
When do Hospitality Industry (General) Award pay rates change?
The Fair Work Commission reviews minimum wages every year, and new rates usually apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July. The rates on this page apply from 1 July 2026.
How do I check a payslip against the Hospitality Industry (General) Award?
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