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Last verified: 21 May 2026The 2026-27 decision is announced in early June 2026. Submissions range from 2.0% (small business) to 5.0% (ACTU). Use the calculator below to model your scenario.
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Hospitality Award (MA000009) — Hospitality —6 classification levels
| Level | Current base | New base | Current casual | New casual | +/yr (FT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $24.95 | $25.82 | $31.19 | $32.28 | +$1,725.54 |
| Level 2 | $25.85 | $26.75 | $32.31 | $33.44 | +$1,787.79 |
| Level 3 | $26.70 | $27.63 | $33.38 | $34.55 | +$1,846.57 |
| Level 4 | $28.12 | $29.10 | $35.15 | $36.38 | +$1,944.78 |
| Level 5 | $29.88 | $30.93 | $37.35 | $38.66 | +$2,066.50 |
| Level 6 | $30.68 | $31.75 | $38.35 | $39.69 | +$2,121.83 |
Annual increase shown is base-rate × 38 hours × 52 weeks for a full-time employee. Casual employees calculate from the new casual rate. Penalty rates and allowances also increase by the same percentage.
The Fair Work Commission handed down the Annual Wage Review 2026-27 decision on 2 June 2026. The National Minimum Wage rises 6% to $26.44/hour ($1,004.90/week) from 1 July 2026. Modern award minimum rates rise 4.75%. Full breakdown and calculators below.
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