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Domino's Pizza Pay Rates 2026: Driver, Pizza Maker & Manager

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Domino's Australia hourly rates 2026 — pizza maker, driver, shift run, and store manager pay. Plus driver allowances and reimbursements.

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Payroll & Compliance Editor · Registered BAS Agent, Cert IV Accounting & Bookkeeping

Domino's award coverage

Domino's is covered by the Fast Food Industry Award (MA000003). In-store roles (pizza maker, customer service) and delivery drivers using Domino's-supplied vehicles are both covered. Drivers using their own vehicle are also covered, with additional km and vehicle allowances payable.

Domino's adult hourly rates

From 1 July 2025:

  • Level 1 (pizza maker, customer service, in-store driver): $24.95/hr permanent / $31.19/hr casual
  • Level 2 (cook, trainer): $25.40/hr / $31.75/hr
  • Level 3 (shift run, supervisor): $26.06/hr / $32.58/hr

Driver allowances (own vehicle)

If you use your own car for Domino's deliveries, you're entitled to a vehicle allowance on top of your hourly rate. Award rates from 1 July 2025:

  • Cents per kilometre: $0.95/km for cars, $0.34/km for motorbikes
  • Per shift (alternative — depends on franchise method): vehicle allowance amount per the award

This is in addition to your hourly rate, casual loading, and any penalty rates. If your franchise pays a flat "delivery fee" instead, check that it equals or exceeds the per-km calculation for your actual deliveries.

Junior rates

Under 21:

  • 16: $12.48/hr (50%)
  • 17: $14.97/hr (60%)
  • 18: $17.47/hr (70%)
  • 19: $19.96/hr (80%)
  • 20: $22.46/hr (90%)

Penalty rates

Saturday 125%, Sunday 150%, public holiday 225%. Late-night loadings: 10pm-midnight 110%, midnight-6am 115%.

Common Domino's pay issues

Domino's franchisees have repeatedly been subject to FWO action. Issues to check:

  • Per-km vehicle allowance not paid for own-car deliveries
  • Junior rate not updated after birthday
  • Late-night loadings missed
  • "Off the clock" prep work before opening

Drivers: keep a log of every delivery, the date, and the kilometres. If your allowance is wrong, you'll need this evidence.

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About Daniel Nguyen

Six years running payroll for a Western Sydney commercial builder before moving to compliance writing and contract payroll. Registered BAS Agent (TPB). Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Writes about pay calculations, superannuation, and the 2026 Payday Super rollout. Based in Cabramatta, Sydney.

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