Fitness Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Fitness Industry Award 2020 (MA000094) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Fitness Award
MA000094 · Fitness
Common roles: Personal trainer, Gym instructor, Group fitness instructor, Fitness centre manager, Swim teacher
$25.74
Base rate/hr
$32.18
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Fitness Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $25.74 | $32.18 | $978.12 | $50,862.24 |
| Level 2 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| Level 3 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
Penalty Rates — Fitness Award
$32.18/hr
$38.61/hr
$64.35/hr
$38.61/hr
$51.48/hr
Break Rules — Fitness 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Award | $25.74/hr | $32.18/hr | $38.61/hr | $64.35/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 Fitness Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Fitness Award (MA000094), the Level 1 base rate is $25.74/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $32.18/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Fitness Award?
Permanent employees under the Fitness Award receive 1.5x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $38.61/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Fitness Award?
Public holiday work under the Fitness Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $64.35/hr.
Who is covered by the Fitness Award?
The Fitness Award covers employees in the fitness industry. Common job titles include Personal trainer, Gym instructor, Group fitness instructor, Fitness centre manager, Swim teacher, Yoga instructor.
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