MA000010Manufacturing
Manufacturing Award
Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020
Who does this award cover?
The Manufacturing Award covers employees working in manufacturing, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Level C14 | $25.74 | $32.18 | $978.12 |
| Manufacturing Level C13 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1004.72 |
| Manufacturing Level C12 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1029.04 |
| Manufacturing Level C11 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1062.86 |
| Manufacturing Level C10 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1119.10 |
| Manufacturing Level C9 | $30.38 | $37.98 | $1154.44 |
| Manufacturing Level C8 | $31.30 | $39.13 | $1189.40 |
| Manufacturing Level C7 | $32.13 | $40.16 | $1220.94 |
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Penalty rates
How casual overtime is calculated
One of the most common payroll questions under the Manufacturing Award: when a casual works overtime or weekend hours, does the 1.5× or 2× multiplier apply to the base rate, or to the 25%-loaded casual rate? The answer depends on how the award is drafted.
Method for the Manufacturing Award
Compounded — overtime multiplier applied to the 25%-loaded casual rate
The award defines 'casual ordinary hourly rate' = minimum hourly rate × 1.25. Penalty rates, overtime rates and shift loadings expressed as a percentage of the ordinary hourly rate are, for casuals, calculated on this already-loaded rate. All-purpose allowances must be rolled into base BEFORE the 25% is applied.
| Method | Calculation | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Additive | $27.97 × 175% | $48.95 |
| Compounded (used by this award) | $34.96 × 150% | $52.44 |
| Separate | $27.97 × 150% | $41.96 |
Break entitlements
| Shift length | Meal break | Rest break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | — | — | No |
| 5–7.6 hours | 30 min | — | No |
| 7.6–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
More on the Manufacturing Award
Manufacturing Award pay rates 2026-27
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Search enterprise agreements
An enterprise agreement replaces the award where one covers your workplace. Search by employer.
Enterprise agreements in manufacturing
- TK Elevator Australia ACT Enterprise Agreement 2025
- Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd Ringwood & Scoresby Confectioners Agreement 2026
- AA Gaskets Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Blue Star Pacific Pty Ltd (Tasmania Division) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028
- Tronics (a division of Aldus Pty Limited) Collective Bargaining Workshop Agreement 2026
- The Sanitarium Health Food Company – Berkeley Vale Production Enterprise Agreement 2026
Employer pay guides under the Manufacturing Award
Manufacturing Award enforcement cases
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