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Labour Market Assistance Industry Award pay rates 2026–27
The minimum hourly rates and penalty rates under the Labour Market Assistance Industry Award 2020 [MA000099], in force from 1 July 2026. The lowest adult rate is $28.64 an hour, or $35.80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative assistant — Pay point 1 | $28.64 | $35.80 |
| Administrative assistant — Pay point 2 | $29.13 | $36.41 |
| Administrative assistant — Pay point 3 | $30.18 | $37.73 |
| Administrative assistant — Pay point 4 | $31.14 | $38.92 |
| Employment services officer grade 1 — Pay point 1 | $32.02 | $40.03 |
| Administrative officer — Pay point 1 | $32.98 | $41.22 |
| Employment services officer grade 1 — Pay point 2 | $32.98 | $41.22 |
| Employment services officer grade 1 — Pay point 3 | $33.72 | $42.15 |
| Administrative officer — Pay point 2 | $33.72 | $42.15 |
| Employment services officer grade 2 — Pay point 1 | $34.45 | $43.06 |
| Administrative officer — Pay point 3 | $34.45 | $43.06 |
| Employment services officer grade 2 — Pay point 2 | $35.40 | $44.25 |
| Administrative officer — Pay point 4 | $35.40 | $44.25 |
| Employment services officer grade 2 — Pay point 3 | $36.37 | $45.46 |
| Employment services officer grade 2 — Pay point 4 | $37.33 | $46.66 |
| Manager grade 1 — Pay point 1 | $38.21 | $47.76 |
| Employment services officer grade 2 — Pay point 5 | $38.21 | $47.76 |
| Employment services co-ordinator — Pay point 1 | $38.21 | $47.76 |
| Employment services co-ordinator — Pay point 2 | $39.17 | $48.96 |
| Manager grade 1 — Pay point 2 | $39.17 | $48.96 |
| Employment services co-ordinator — Pay point 3 | $40.05 | $50.06 |
| Manager grade 1 — Pay point 3 | $40.05 | $50.06 |
| Manager grade 1 — Pay point 4 | $41.01 | $51.26 |
| Employment services co-ordinator — Pay point 4 | $41.01 | $51.26 |
| Manager grade 1 — Pay point 5 | $41.97 | $52.46 |
| Manager grade 1 — Pay point 6 | $42.93 | $53.66 |
| Manager grade 2 — Pay point 1 | $43.89 | $54.86 |
| Manager grade 2 — Pay point 2 | $44.86 | $56.08 |
| Manager grade 2 — Pay point 3 | $45.82 | $57.28 |
| Manager grade 2 — Pay point 4 | $46.78 | $58.48 |
| Manager grade 2 — Pay point 5 | $47.74 | $59.68 |
Penalty rates and overtime
For adult day workers, as a percentage of the base rate unless shown otherwise. Dollar figures are per hour at Administrative assistant — Pay point 1.
| When | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 175% · $50.12 | 200% · $57.28 |
| Sunday | 200% · $57.28 | 225% · $64.44 |
| Public holiday | 250% · $71.60 | 312.5% · $89.50 |
| Evening work | 120% · $34.37 | 145% · $41.53 |
| Overtime, first 2 hours | 150% · $42.96 | 150% of the casual rate · $53.70 |
| Overtime, after 2 hours | 200% · $57.28 | 200% of the casual rate · $71.60 |
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.
Labour Market Assistance Industry Award: common questions
What is the minimum pay rate under the Labour Market Assistance Industry Award?
From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult classification, Administrative assistant — Pay point 1, is $28.64 an hour for full-time and part-time employees and $35.80 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 Labour Market Assistance Industry Award?
Full-time and part-time adult employees are paid 200% of their base rate for work on a Sunday, which is $57.28 an hour at Administrative assistant — Pay point 1. Casuals are paid $64.44 an hour at the same level.
What is the public holiday rate under the Labour Market Assistance Industry Award?
Full-time and part-time adult employees are paid 250% of their base rate for work on a public holiday, which is $71.60 an hour at Administrative assistant — Pay point 1. Casuals are paid $89.50 an hour at the same level.
When do Labour Market Assistance Industry 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 Labour Market Assistance Industry Award?
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