Educational Services Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020 (MA000075) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Educational Services Award
MA000075 · Education
Common roles: Teacher, Tutor, Lecturer, Education assistant, Teacher's aide
$26.97
Base rate/hr
$33.71
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Educational Services Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $26.97 | $33.71 | $1,024.86 | $53,292.72 |
| Level 2 | $29.47 | $36.84 | $1,119.86 | $58,232.72 |
| Level 3 | $31.11 | $38.89 | $1,182.18 | $61,473.36 |
| Level 4 | $33.55 | $41.94 | $1,274.90 | $66,294.80 |
| Level 5 | $37.24 | $46.55 | $1,415.12 | $73,586.24 |
Penalty Rates — Educational Services Award
$33.71/hr
$53.94/hr
$67.43/hr
$40.46/hr
$53.94/hr
Break Rules — Educational Services 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Services Award | $26.97/hr | $33.71/hr | $53.94/hr | $67.43/hr |
| Higher Education General Staff Award | $27.24/hr | $34.05/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 |
More on the Educational Services Award
Educational Services Award (MA000075) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Educational Services Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Educational Services Award (MA000075), the Level 1 base rate is $26.97/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $33.71/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Educational Services Award?
Permanent employees under the Educational Services Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $53.94/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Educational Services Award?
Public holiday work under the Educational Services Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $67.43/hr.
Who is covered by the Educational Services Award?
The Educational Services Award covers employees in the education industry. Common job titles include Teacher, Tutor, Lecturer, Education assistant, Teacher's aide, Trainer, Assessor.
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