Aged Care Award Pay Rates 2025-26
All pay rates under the Aged Care Award 2010 (MA000076) for 2025-26, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Last verified: 1 July 2025Aged Care Award
MA000076 · Aged Care
Common roles: Aged care worker, Personal care assistant, Care worker, Residential care worker, Aged care nurse
$24.10
Base rate/hr
$30.13
Casual rate/hr
Classification Pay Rates — Aged Care Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $24.10 | $30.13 | $915.80 | $47,621.60 |
| Level 2 | $25.01 | $31.26 | $950.38 | $49,419.76 |
| Level 3 | $25.97 | $32.46 | $986.86 | $51,316.72 |
| Level 4 | $27.17 | $33.96 | $1,032.46 | $53,687.92 |
| Level 5 | $28.46 | $35.58 | $1,081.48 | $56,236.96 |
| Level 6 | $29.83 | $37.29 | $1,133.54 | $58,944.08 |
| Level 7 | $31.35 | $39.19 | $1,191.30 | $61,947.60 |
Penalty Rates — Aged Care Award
Saturday
$36.15/hr
1.5x base
Sunday
$42.18/hr
1.75x base
Public Holiday
$60.25/hr
2.5x base
Afternoon Shift
$27.11/hr
1.125x base
Night Shift
$27.72/hr
1.15x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$36.15/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$48.20/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($24.10/hr base).View full penalty rate table →
Break Rules — Aged Care Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | None | None | No |
| 5–7.6 hours | 30 min | None | No |
| 7.6–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
Calculate Your Exact Rate
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Award | $24.10/hr | $30.13/hr | $42.18/hr | $60.25/hr |
| Hospitality Award | $24.10/hr | $30.13/hr | $36.15/hr | $54.23/hr |
| Retail Award | $24.10/hr | $30.13/hr | $36.15/hr | $60.25/hr |
| Clerks Award | $24.10/hr | $30.13/hr | $48.20/hr | $60.25/hr |
| Building Award | $24.10/hr | $30.13/hr | $48.20/hr | $60.25/hr |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Aged Care Award pay rate for 2025-26?
Under the Aged Care Award (MA000076), the Level 1 base rate is $24.10/hr from 1 July 2025. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $30.13/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Aged Care Award?
Permanent employees under the Aged Care Award receive 1.75x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $42.18/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Aged Care Award?
Public holiday work under the Aged Care Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $60.25/hr.
Who is covered by the Aged Care Award?
The Aged Care Award covers employees in the aged care industry. Common job titles include Aged care worker, Personal care assistant, Care worker, Residential care worker, Aged care nurse, Activities officer.
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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