Broadcasting Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Broadcasting, Recorded Entertainment and Cinemas Award 2020 (MA000091) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Broadcasting Award
MA000091 · Broadcasting & Media
Common roles: Camera operator, Sound technician, Editor, Journalist, Producer
$26.44
Base rate/hr
$33.05
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Broadcasting Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| Grade 3 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| Grade 4 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
| Grade 5 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Grade 6 | $30.38 | $37.98 | $1,154.44 | $60,030.88 |
| Grade 7 | $31.30 | $39.13 | $1,189.40 | $61,848.80 |
| Grade 8 | $32.13 | $40.16 | $1,220.94 | $63,488.88 |
Penalty Rates — Broadcasting Award
$39.66/hr
$52.88/hr
$66.10/hr
$39.66/hr
$52.88/hr
Break Rules — Broadcasting Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | None | None | No |
| 5–8 hours | 30 min | None | No |
| 8–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting Award | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $52.88/hr | $66.10/hr |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $39.66/hr | $59.49/hr |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $34.76/hr | $41.71/hr | $62.57/hr |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $33.71/hr | $53.94/hr | $67.43/hr |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $33.34/hr | $53.34/hr | $66.68/hr |
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Broadcasting Award (MA000091) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Enterprise agreements in broadcasting & media
- Are Media Journalists Agreement 2026
- SBS Enterprise Agreement 2026
- The NF Ocean Productions Pty Ltd Crew Enterprise Agreement - Extraction 3 2026 - 2027
- NF Ocean Productions Pty Ltd Crew Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Seven Network (Operations) Limited Productions Enterprise Agreement 2025
- The Examiner and The Advocate Editorial Enterprise Agreement 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Broadcasting Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Broadcasting Award (MA000091), the Grade 2 base rate is $26.44/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $33.05/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Broadcasting Award?
Permanent employees under the Broadcasting Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $52.88/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Broadcasting Award?
Public holiday work under the Broadcasting Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $66.10/hr.
Who is covered by the Broadcasting Award?
The Broadcasting Award covers employees in the broadcasting & media industry. Common job titles include Camera operator, Sound technician, Editor, Journalist, Producer, Projectionist, Cinema attendant.
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