Plumbing Award
Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020
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Who does this award cover?
The Plumbing Award covers employees working in plumbing, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Employee Level 1 | $24.10 | $30.13 | $915.80 |
| Plumbing Employee Level 2 | $25.41 | $31.76 | $965.58 |
| Plumbing Employee Level 3 | $27.10 | $33.88 | $1029.80 |
| Plumbing Employee Level 4 | $28.81 | $36.01 | $1094.78 |
| Plumbing Employee Level 5 | $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
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 MA000053 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.