Guzman y Gomez (GYG) Pay Rates 2026: What You Should Be Getting Paid

GYG crew are covered by the Fast Food Industry Award (MA000003) — the same award as McDonald's, KFC and Hungry Jack's. It sets the minimum pay; GYG can pay above it under an enterprise agreement, but never below the award floor.

Check your exact rate with our pay rate tools or the pay calculator.

As of 1 July 2026, the Fast Food Industry Award minimum adult rates are:

• Level 1 (crew — front counter, kitchen, drive-through): $27.81/hr
• Level 2 (experienced crew / crew trainer): $29.45/hr
• Level 3 (shift supervisor): $29.91/hr

Casuals add 25% — a Level 1 adult casual gets at least $34.76/hr. From the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, these award rates rise 4.75%.

Junior rates are a percentage of the adult Level 1 rate:

• Under 16: $11.12/hr (40%)
• 16 years: $13.91/hr (50%)
• 17 years: $16.69/hr (60%)
• 18 years: $19.47/hr (70%)
• 19 years: $22.25/hr (80%)
• 20 years: $25.03/hr (90%)

A change is coming for 18-20 year olds. In the junior rates case (AM2024/24) the Fair Work Commission decided that 18, 19 and 20 year olds under the Fast Food, Retail and Pharmacy Awards will move to the adult rate for their classification once they have been with their employer for more than 6 months. Rates for under-18s do not change, and neither do rates for 18-20 year olds in their first 6 months. The Commission has said the change could start from 1 December 2026 and will be phased in, with the step dates still being settled. See our junior rates change calculator for what it means for your pay.

Penalty rates for a Level 1 adult permanent crew member under the Fast Food Award:

• Saturday: 125% — $34.76/hr
• Sunday: 150% — $41.72/hr
• Public holidays: 225% — $62.57/hr
• Late night (10pm–midnight): 115% — $31.98/hr
• After midnight: 130% — $36.15/hr

Casuals get 150% on Saturdays, 175% on Sundays and 250% on public holidays (calculated on the base rate). Late-trade stores mean evening penalties matter — check yours with the penalty rates calculator.

• Missing late-night and weekend penalties on closing shifts.
• Age increases not applied when you turn a year older.
• Unpaid time for opening setup or close-down cleaning.
• Wrong classification — doing crew-trainer (Level 2) work on Level 1 pay.

If your pay's wrong, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 — free and confidential.