Cleaning Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Cleaning Services Award 2020 (MA000022) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Cleaning Award
MA000022 · Cleaning
Common roles: Cleaner, Janitor, Office cleaner, Window cleaner, Cleaning supervisor
$27.08
Base rate/hr
$33.85
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Cleaning Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| Level 2 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
| Level 3 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
Penalty Rates — Cleaning Award
$40.62/hr
$54.16/hr
$67.70/hr
$40.62/hr
$54.16/hr
Break Rules — Cleaning 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 |
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Award | $27.08/hr | $33.85/hr | $54.16/hr | $67.70/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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Cleaning Award (MA000022) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Enterprise agreements in cleaning
- Babana Traffic Control (ACT) Pty Ltd and CFMEU ACT Labour Hire, Traffic Control and Site Cleaning Sector Agreement 2023
- East Coast Cleaning Services PTY LTD and CFMEU Union Collective Agreement 2023–2027
- A1 IMS PTY LTD and the CFMEU (Victorian Construction and General Division) Subcontractors Cleaning Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2027
- A2 CLEANING GROUP PTY LTD T/As A2 ABSEILING and the CFMEU (Victorian Construction and General Division) Specialised Rope Access Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2027
- CLEANWORX SERVICES PTY LTD and the CFMEU (Victorian Construction and General Division) Subcontractors Cleaning Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2027
- ISS Gold Coast Townsville and Mt Isa Airports Cleaning Enterprise Agreement 2025
Employer pay guides under the Cleaning Award
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cleaning Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Cleaning Award (MA000022), the Level 1 base rate is $27.08/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $33.85/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Cleaning Award?
Permanent employees under the Cleaning Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $54.16/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Cleaning Award?
Public holiday work under the Cleaning Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $67.70/hr.
Who is covered by the Cleaning Award?
The Cleaning Award covers employees in the cleaning industry. Common job titles include Cleaner, Janitor, Office cleaner, Window cleaner, Cleaning supervisor, Carpet cleaner.
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