Electrical Award Pay Rates 2025-26
All pay rates under the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 (MA000025) for 2025-26, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Last verified: 1 July 2025Electrical Award
MA000025 · Electrical
Common roles: Electrician, Electrical apprentice, Cable jointer, Communications technician, Electrical supervisor
$24.95
Base rate/hr
$31.19
Casual rate/hr
Classification Pay Rates — Electrical Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | $24.95 | $31.19 | $948.10 | $49,301.20 |
| Grade 2 | $25.41 | $31.76 | $965.58 | $50,210.16 |
| Grade 3 | $27.10 | $33.88 | $1,029.80 | $53,549.60 |
| Grade 4 | $28.81 | $36.01 | $1,094.78 | $56,928.56 |
| Grade 5 | $30.63 | $38.29 | $1,163.94 | $60,524.88 |
Penalty Rates — Electrical Award
Saturday (first 2 hours)
$37.43/hr
1.5x base
Saturday (after 2 hours)
$49.90/hr
2x base
Sunday
$49.90/hr
2x base
Public Holiday
$62.38/hr
2.5x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$37.43/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$49.90/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($24.95/hr base).View full penalty rate table →
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 | $24.95/hr | $31.19/hr | $49.90/hr | $62.38/hr |
| Hospitality Award | $24.95/hr | $31.19/hr | $37.43/hr | $56.14/hr |
| Retail Award | $26.55/hr | $33.19/hr | $39.83/hr | $66.38/hr |
| Clerks Award | $25.74/hr | $32.18/hr | $51.48/hr | $64.35/hr |
| Building Award | $24.95/hr | $31.19/hr | $49.90/hr | $62.38/hr |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Electrical Award pay rate for 2025-26?
Under the Electrical Award (MA000025), the Level 1 base rate is $24.95/hr from 1 July 2025. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $31.19/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 $49.90/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 $62.38/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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