Fast Food Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Fast Food Industry Award 2020 (MA000003) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Fast Food Award
MA000003 · Fast Food
Common roles: Fast food worker, Crew member, Shift supervisor, Drive-through operator, Fast food manager
$27.81
Base rate/hr
$34.76
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Fast Food Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.81 | $34.76 | $1,056.78 | $54,952.56 |
| Level 2 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Level 3 | $29.91 | $37.39 | $1,136.58 | $59,102.16 |
Penalty Rates — Fast Food Award
$34.76/hr
$41.71/hr
$62.57/hr
$30.59/hr
$31.98/hr
$41.71/hr
$55.62/hr
Break Rules — Fast Food Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 4 hours | None | None | No |
| 4–5 hours | None | 10 min | Yes |
| 5–9 hours | 30 min | 10 min | No |
| 9+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | No |
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food Award | $27.81/hr | $34.76/hr | $41.71/hr | $62.57/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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fast Food Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Fast Food Award (MA000003), the Level 1 base rate is $27.81/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $34.76/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Fast Food Award?
Permanent employees under the Fast Food Award receive 1.5x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $41.71/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Fast Food Award?
Public holiday work under the Fast Food Award is paid at 2.25x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $62.57/hr.
Who is covered by the Fast Food Award?
The Fast Food Award covers employees in the fast food industry. Common job titles include Fast food worker, Crew member, Shift supervisor, Drive-through operator, Fast food manager, Team leader.
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