Building Award
Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020
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Who does this award cover?
The Building Award covers employees working in construction, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW/ECW Level 1 | $24.10 | $30.13 | $915.80 |
| CW/ECW Level 2 | $25.10 | $31.38 | $953.80 |
| CW/ECW Level 3 | $26.83 | $33.54 | $1019.54 |
| CW/ECW Level 4 | $28.36 | $35.45 | $1077.68 |
| CW/ECW Level 5 | $29.64 | $37.05 | $1126.32 |
| CW/ECW Level 6 | $31.07 | $38.84 | $1180.66 |
| CW/ECW Level 7 | $32.82 | $41.03 | $1247.16 |
| CW/ECW Level 8 | $34.27 | $42.84 | $1302.26 |
Rates shown are hourly permanent (base) and casual (base + 25% loading). Always verify with the official FWC document — rates change annually on 1 July following the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review.
Penalty rates
Break entitlements
| Shift length | Meal break | Rest break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | — | — | No |
| 5–8 hours | 30 min | — | No |
| 8–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
Want the full MA000020 document?
This page covers the headline rates, penalties, and break rules. The full award has dozens more clauses: allowances, overtime formulas, rostering rules, dispute procedures, and classification descriptors. FairWork Mate AI answers plain-English questions grounded on every clause. The Business API returns structured data for payroll and HR systems.