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Educational Services (Teachers) Award pay rates 2026–27
The minimum hourly rates and penalty rates under the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 [MA000077], in force from 1 July 2026. The lowest adult rate is $27.10 an hour, or $33.88 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.10 | $33.88 |
| Level 2 | $27.66 | $34.58 |
| Schedule A — Level 1 | $28.28 | $35.35 |
| Level 3 | $28.41 | $35.51 |
| Schedule A — Level 2 | $28.86 | $36.08 |
| Level 4 | $29.43 | $36.79 |
| Schedule A — Level 3 | $29.65 | $37.06 |
| Level 5 | $30.46 | $38.08 |
| Schedule A — Level 4 | $30.72 | $38.40 |
| Level 6 | $31.41 | $39.26 |
| Schedule A — Level 5 | $31.79 | $39.74 |
| Level 7 | $32.37 | $40.46 |
| Schedule A — Level 6 | $32.78 | $40.98 |
| Level 8 | $33.39 | $41.74 |
| Schedule A — Level 7 | $33.78 | $42.23 |
| Level 9 | $34.42 | $43.03 |
| Schedule A — Level 8 | $34.85 | $43.56 |
| Level 10 | $35.44 | $44.30 |
| Schedule A — Level 9 | $35.92 | $44.90 |
| Level 11 | $36.47 | $45.59 |
| Schedule A — Level 10 | $36.99 | $46.24 |
| Level 12 | $37.49 | $46.86 |
| Schedule A — Level 11 | $38.06 | $47.58 |
| Preschool or school — Level 1—Graduate teacher and all other teachers (as defined) including those holding provisional or conditional accreditation/registration | $38.30 | $47.88 |
| Schedule A — Level 12 | $39.13 | $48.91 |
| Long day care centre — Level 1—Graduate teacher and all other teachers (as defined) including those holding provisional or conditional accreditation/registration | $39.83 | $49.79 |
| Preschool or school — Level 2—Teacher with proficient accreditation/registration or equivalent | $41.86 | $52.33 |
| Long day care centre — Level 2—Teacher with proficient accreditation/registration or equivalent | $43.54 | $54.43 |
| Preschool or school — Level 3—Teacher with proficient accreditation/registration or equivalent after 3 years’ satisfactory teaching service at Level 2 | $45.57 | $56.96 |
| Long day care centre — Level 3—Teacher with proficient accreditation/registration or equivalent after 3 years’ satisfactory teaching service at Level 2 | $47.39 | $59.24 |
| Preschool or school — Level 4—Teacher with proficient accreditation/registration or equivalent after 3 years’ satisfactory teaching service at Level 3 | $49.28 | $61.60 |
| Long day care centre — Level 4—Teacher with proficient accreditation/registration or equivalent after 3 years’ satisfactory teaching service at Level 3 | $51.26 | $64.08 |
| Preschool or school — Level 5—Teacher with Highly Accomplished/Lead Teacher accreditation /registration or equivalent | $52.99 | $66.24 |
| Long day care centre — Level 5—Teacher with Highly Accomplished/Lead Teacher accreditation /registration or equivalent | $55.11 | $68.89 |
Penalty rates and overtime
For adult day workers, as a percentage of the base rate unless shown otherwise. Dollar figures are per hour at Level 1.
| When | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | — | 125% · $33.88 |
| Evening work | — | 115% · $31.17 |
| Night work | — | 117.5% · $31.84 |
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.
Educational Services (Teachers) Award: common questions
What is the minimum pay rate under the Educational Services (Teachers) Award?
From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult classification, Level 1, is $27.10 an hour for full-time and part-time employees and $33.88 an hour for casuals, which includes the casual loading. Higher classifications are paid more; the full table is on this page.
When do Educational Services (Teachers) 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.
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