Hungry Jack's Pay Rates 2026: Crew, Cook & Manager Pay
Hungry Jack's Australia hourly rates 2026 — crew member, cook, shift supervisor pay under the Fast Food Industry Award. Junior and weekend rates.
Leave & Entitlements Specialist · JD, Monash University — Admitted in Victoria (non-practising)
Hungry Jack's award
Hungry Jack's is covered by the Fast Food Industry Award (MA000003). Hungry Jack's operates a mix of corporate and franchise stores; the award applies in both.
Hungry Jack's adult rates
From 1 July 2025:
- Level 1 (crew member): $24.95/hr permanent / $31.19/hr casual
- Level 2 (cook, trainer): $25.40/hr / $31.75/hr
- Level 3 (shift supervisor): $26.06/hr / $32.58/hr
Junior rates and progression
Same percentages as KFC under the same award:
- Under 16: $9.98/hr (40%)
- 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%)
Increases apply from the first pay period after the birthday — easy to miss, check your next payslip.
Penalty rates
Permanent adult Level 1:
- Saturday: $31.19/hr (125%)
- Sunday: $37.42/hr (150%)
- Public holiday: $56.14/hr (225%)
- 10pm-midnight: 110%
- Midnight-6am: 115%
If you're at Hungry Jack's and pay looks wrong
Most issues are franchise-level rather than corporate. Check that:
- Hourly rate matches the award figure for your age and level
- Junior rate updated on time after birthday
- Weekend penalties applied — Sunday should be 150%, not the same as a weekday
- Late-night loadings paid (after 10pm)
If something's off, email the franchise owner with the math. If unresolved, contact the FWO on 13 13 94.
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General information and estimates only — not legal, financial, or tax advice. Always verify with the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified professional.
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Former Fair Work Commission Associate (2021–2024) after two years as a plaintiff-side employment paralegal in Melbourne. Juris Doctor from Monash University (2020). Writes about unfair dismissal, leave entitlements, termination, and enterprise bargaining. Admitted in Victoria, currently non-practising. Based in Fitzroy North.
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