Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing Award 2020 (MA000073) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Last verified: 19 July 2026Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award
MA000073 · Food Manufacturing
Common roles: Food process worker, Baker, Brewer, Meat processor, Quality assurance officer
$25.74
Base rate/hr
$32.18
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Food & Beverage Manufacturing 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 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| Level 4 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
| Level 5 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
Penalty Rates — Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award
Saturday
$38.61/hr
1.5x base
Sunday
$51.48/hr
2x base
Public Holiday
$64.35/hr
2.5x base
Afternoon Shift
$29.60/hr
1.15x base
Night Shift
$33.46/hr
1.3x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$38.61/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$51.48/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($25.74/hr base).View full penalty rate table →
Break Rules — Food & Beverage Manufacturing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award | $25.74/hr | $32.18/hr | $51.48/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 | $69.52/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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award (MA000073), 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 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award?
Permanent employees under the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $51.48/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award?
Public holiday work under the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $64.35/hr.
Who is covered by the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award?
The Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award covers employees in the food manufacturing industry. Common job titles include Food process worker, Baker, Brewer, Meat processor, Quality assurance officer, Production supervisor.
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