Electrical Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 (MA000025) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Electrical Award
MA000025 · Electrical
Common roles: Electrician, Electrical apprentice, Cable jointer, Communications technician, Electrical supervisor
$27.53
Base rate/hr
$34.41
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Electrical Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | $27.53 | $34.41 | $1,046.14 | $54,399.28 |
| Grade 2 | $27.75 | $34.69 | $1,054.50 | $54,834.00 |
| Grade 3 | $28.64 | $35.80 | $1,088.32 | $56,592.64 |
| Grade 4 | $29.53 | $36.91 | $1,122.14 | $58,351.28 |
| Grade 5 | $31.13 | $38.91 | $1,182.94 | $61,512.88 |
Penalty Rates — Electrical Award
$41.30/hr
$55.06/hr
$55.06/hr
$68.83/hr
$41.30/hr
$55.06/hr
Break Rules — Electrical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Award | $27.53/hr | $34.41/hr | $55.06/hr | $68.83/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 |
More on the Electrical Award
Electrical Award (MA000025) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Electrical Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Electrical Award (MA000025), the Grade 1 base rate is $27.53/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $34.41/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Electrical Award?
Permanent employees under the Electrical Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $55.06/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Electrical Award?
Public holiday work under the Electrical Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $68.83/hr.
Who is covered by the Electrical Award?
The Electrical Award covers employees in the electrical industry. Common job titles include Electrician, Electrical apprentice, Cable jointer, Communications technician, Electrical supervisor, Data cabler.
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