Broadcasting Award Pay Rates 2025-26
All pay rates under the Broadcasting, Recorded Entertainment and Cinemas Award 2020 (MA000091) for 2025-26, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Last verified: 1 July 2025Broadcasting Award
MA000091 · Broadcasting & Media
Common roles: Camera operator, Sound technician, Editor, Journalist, Producer
$24.10
Base rate/hr
$30.13
Casual rate/hr
Classification Pay Rates — Broadcasting Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $24.10 | $30.13 | $915.80 | $47,621.60 |
| Level 2 | $25.52 | $31.90 | $969.76 | $50,427.52 |
| Level 3 | $27.10 | $33.88 | $1,029.80 | $53,549.60 |
| Level 4 | $29.84 | $37.30 | $1,133.92 | $58,963.84 |
| Level 5 | $32.15 | $40.19 | $1,221.70 | $63,528.40 |
Penalty Rates — Broadcasting Award
Saturday
$36.15/hr
1.5x base
Sunday
$48.20/hr
2x base
Public Holiday
$60.25/hr
2.5x 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 — 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 | $24.10/hr | $30.13/hr | $48.20/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 Broadcasting Award pay rate for 2025-26?
Under the Broadcasting Award (MA000091), 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 Broadcasting Award?
Permanent employees under the Broadcasting Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $48.20/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 $60.25/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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