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Registered and Licensed Clubs Award pay rates 2026–27
The minimum hourly rates and penalty rates under the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2020 [MA000058], 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.
| Classification | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory | $25.74 | $32.17 |
| Introductory | $25.74 | $32.17 |
| Level 1 | $26.44 | $33.05 |
| Level 1 — Food and beverage attendant grade 1; PGA Associate year 1; Guest service grade 1; Kitchen attendant grade 1 | $26.44 | $33.05 |
| Level 2/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 1 | $27.08 | $33.85 |
| Level 2 — Child care worker grade 1; Clerical grade 1; Cook grade 1; Doorperson/Security officer grade 1; Food and beverage attendant grade 2; PGA Associate years 2 and 3; Front office grade 1; Guest service grade 2; Kitchen attendant grade 2; Leisure attendant grade 1; Maintenance and horticultural employee level 1; Storeperson grade 1 | $27.08 | $33.85 |
| Level 3 — Clerical grade 2; Cook grade 2; Food and beverage and gaming attendant grade 3; Forklift driver; Front office grade 2; Guest service grade 3; Handyperson; Kitchen attendant grade 3; Leisure attendant grade 2; Fitness instructor; Maintenance and horticultural employee level 2; Storeperson grade 2; Timekeeper/Security officer grade 2 | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Level 3/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 2 | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Level 4/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 3 (tradesperson) | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Level 4 — Clerical grade 3; Cook (tradesperson) grade 3; Food and beverage attendant (tradesperson) grade 4; Front office grade 3; Guest service grade 4; Leisure attendant grade 3; Maintenance and horticultural level 3 (tradesperson); Storeperson grade 3 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Level 5/Maintenance and horticulture employee Level 4 | $31.30 | $39.13 |
| Level 5 — Child care worker grade 2; Clerical supervisor; Cook (tradesperson) grade 4; Food and beverage and gaming attendant grade 5; Assistant or Teaching Professional; Front office supervisor; Guest service supervisor; Maintenance and horticultural level 4 | $31.30 | $39.13 |
| Level 6 — Cook (tradesperson) grade 5; Child care worker grade 3 | $32.13 | $40.16 |
| Level 6 — Club manager of a club with a gross annual revenue of less than $500,000 | $32.22 | $40.28 |
| Level 7 | $32.94 | $41.18 |
| Level 7 — Level A manager | $33.04 | $41.30 |
| Level 8/Maintenance and horticulture management Level 1 | $34.34 | $42.93 |
| Level 8 — Level B manager; Maintenance and horticultural management level 1 | $34.34 | $42.93 |
| Level 9 — Level C manager | $34.89 | $43.61 |
| Level 10 — Level D manager | $36.18 | $45.23 |
| Level 11/Maintenance and horticulture management Level 2 | $37.39 | $46.74 |
| Level 11 — Level E manager; Maintenance and horticultural management level 2 | $37.39 | $46.74 |
| Level 12 | $39.76 | $49.70 |
| Level 12 — Level F manager; Lead golf professional | $39.87 | $49.84 |
| Level 13 — Level G manager | $40.53 | $50.66 |
Employees other than maintenance and horticultural employees
| Classification | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | $27.08 | $33.85 |
| Level 3 | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Level 4 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Level 5 | $31.30 | $39.13 |
| Level 6 | $32.13 | $40.16 |
| Level 8 | $34.34 | $42.93 |
| Level 9 | $34.80 | $43.50 |
| Level 10 | $36.08 | $45.10 |
| Level 11 | $37.39 | $46.74 |
| Level 13 | $40.53 | $50.66 |
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.
| When | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 150% · $38.61 | 150% · $38.61 |
| Sunday | 175% · $45.05 | 175% · $45.05 |
| Public holiday | 250% · $64.35 | 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.
Registered and Licensed Clubs Award: common questions
What is the minimum pay rate under the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award?
From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult classification, Introductory, 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 Registered and Licensed Clubs Award?
Full-time and part-time adult employees are paid 175% of their base rate for work on a Sunday, which is $45.05 an hour at Introductory. Casuals are paid $45.05 an hour at the same level.
What is the public holiday rate under the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award?
Full-time and part-time adult employees are paid 250% of their base rate for work on a public holiday, which is $64.35 an hour at Introductory. Casuals are paid $64.35 an hour at the same level.
When do Registered and Licensed Clubs 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 Registered and Licensed Clubs Award?
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