Manufacturing Award
Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020
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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 | $24.28 | $30.35 | $922.64 |
| Manufacturing Level C13 | $24.95 | $31.19 | $948.10 |
| Manufacturing Level C12 | $25.85 | $32.31 | $982.30 |
| Manufacturing Level C11 | $26.70 | $33.38 | $1014.60 |
| Manufacturing Level C10 | $28.12 | $35.15 | $1068.56 |
| Manufacturing Level C9 | $28.35 | $35.44 | $1077.30 |
| Manufacturing Level C8 | $29.41 | $36.76 | $1117.58 |
| Manufacturing Level C7 | $30.63 | $38.29 | $1163.94 |
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
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
Source: Clause 11 / Clause 12 'casual ordinary hourly rate' · Verified against the award text
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 | $26.70 × 175% | $46.73 |
| Compounded (used by this award) | $33.38 × 150% | $50.06 |
| Separate | $26.70 × 150% | $40.05 |
Worked example: casual C11 (base $26.70/hr), first block of overtime at 150%. Different awards produce different hourly rates from the same base because the 25% loading is applied differently.
Calculate casual overtime for any scenario →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 |
Manufacturing Award enforcement cases
Real Fair Work Commission, Federal Court, and FWO outcomes citing this award.
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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.
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