Health Professionals Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020 (MA000027) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Last verified: 19 July 2026Health Professionals Award
MA000027 · Health
Common roles: Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist, Radiographer, Dietitian, Speech pathologist
$30.89
Base rate/hr
$38.61
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Health Professionals Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $30.89 | $38.61 | $1,173.82 | $61,038.64 |
| Level 2 | $39.31 | $49.14 | $1,493.78 | $77,676.56 |
| Level 3 | $45.89 | $57.36 | $1,743.82 | $90,678.64 |
| Level 4 | $55.57 | $69.46 | $2,111.66 | $109,806.32 |
| SS Level 1 | $26.97 | $33.71 | $1,024.86 | $53,292.72 |
| SS Level 2 | $28.03 | $35.04 | $1,065.14 | $55,387.28 |
| SS Level 3 | $29.11 | $36.39 | $1,106.18 | $57,521.36 |
Penalty Rates — Health Professionals Award
Saturday
$46.34/hr
1.5x base
Sunday
$54.06/hr
1.75x base
Public Holiday
$77.23/hr
2.5x base
Afternoon Shift
$34.75/hr
1.125x base
Night Shift
$35.52/hr
1.15x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$46.34/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$61.78/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($30.89/hr base).View full penalty rate table →
Break Rules — Health Professionals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professionals Award | $30.89/hr | $38.61/hr | $54.06/hr | $77.23/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 Health Professionals Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Health Professionals Award (MA000027), the Level 1 base rate is $30.89/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $38.61/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Health Professionals Award?
Permanent employees under the Health Professionals Award receive 1.75x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $54.06/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Health Professionals Award?
Public holiday work under the Health Professionals Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $77.23/hr.
Who is covered by the Health Professionals Award?
The Health Professionals Award covers employees in the health industry. Common job titles include Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist, Radiographer, Dietitian, Speech pathologist, Medical scientist, Dental assistant.
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