Higher Education General Staff Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Higher Education Industry - General Staff - Award (MA000007) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Last verified: 19 July 2026Higher Education General Staff Award
MA000007 · Education
Common roles: Administrative officer, Technical officer, Library assistant, Research assistant, Student services officer
$27.24
Base rate/hr
$34.05
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Higher Education General Staff Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEW Level 1.1 | $27.24 | $34.05 | $1,035.12 | $53,826.24 |
| HEW Level 1.2 | $27.65 | $34.56 | $1,050.70 | $54,636.40 |
| HEW Level 1.3 | $28.05 | $35.06 | $1,065.90 | $55,426.80 |
| HEW Level 2.1 | $28.55 | $35.69 | $1,084.90 | $56,414.80 |
| HEW Level 2.2 | $28.97 | $36.21 | $1,100.86 | $57,244.72 |
| HEW Level 3.1 | $29.57 | $36.96 | $1,123.66 | $58,430.32 |
| HEW Level 3.2 | $30.09 | $37.61 | $1,143.42 | $59,457.84 |
| HEW Level 3.3 | $30.60 | $38.25 | $1,162.80 | $60,465.60 |
| HEW Level 3.4 | $31.11 | $38.89 | $1,182.18 | $61,473.36 |
| HEW Level 3.5 | $31.53 | $39.41 | $1,198.14 | $62,303.28 |
| HEW Level 4.1 | $32.22 | $40.28 | $1,224.36 | $63,666.72 |
| HEW Level 4.2 | $32.81 | $41.01 | $1,246.78 | $64,832.56 |
| HEW Level 4.3 | $33.41 | $41.76 | $1,269.58 | $66,018.16 |
| HEW Level 5.1 | $33.87 | $42.34 | $1,287.06 | $66,927.12 |
| HEW Level 5.2 | $34.57 | $43.21 | $1,313.66 | $68,310.32 |
| HEW Level 5.3 | $35.03 | $43.79 | $1,331.14 | $69,219.28 |
| HEW Level 5.4 | $35.73 | $44.66 | $1,357.74 | $70,602.48 |
| HEW Level 5.5 | $36.43 | $45.54 | $1,384.34 | $71,985.68 |
| HEW Level 6.1 | $37.30 | $46.63 | $1,417.40 | $73,704.80 |
| HEW Level 6.2 | $38.00 | $47.50 | $1,444.00 | $75,088.00 |
| HEW Level 6.3 | $38.61 | $48.26 | $1,467.18 | $76,293.36 |
| HEW Level 6.4 | $39.31 | $49.14 | $1,493.78 | $77,676.56 |
| HEW Level 7.1 | $40.11 | $50.14 | $1,524.18 | $79,257.36 |
| HEW Level 7.2 | $40.96 | $51.20 | $1,556.48 | $80,936.96 |
| HEW Level 7.3 | $41.82 | $52.28 | $1,589.16 | $82,636.32 |
| HEW Level 7.4 | $42.67 | $53.34 | $1,621.46 | $84,315.92 |
| HEW Level 8.1 | $43.69 | $54.61 | $1,660.22 | $86,331.44 |
| HEW Level 8.2 | $45.06 | $56.33 | $1,712.28 | $89,038.56 |
| HEW Level 8.3 | $46.42 | $58.03 | $1,763.96 | $91,725.92 |
| HEW Level 8.4 | $47.79 | $59.74 | $1,816.02 | $94,433.04 |
| HEW Level 9.1 | $49.24 | $61.55 | $1,871.12 | $97,298.24 |
| HEW Level 9.2 | $50.61 | $63.26 | $1,923.18 | $100,005.36 |
| HEW Level 9.3 | $51.97 | $64.96 | $1,974.86 | $102,692.72 |
| HEW Level 10.1 | $52.06 | $65.08 | $1,978.28 | $102,870.56 |
Penalty Rates — Higher Education General Staff Award
Overtime - Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours
$40.86/hr
1.5x base
Overtime - Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours
$54.48/hr
2x base
Overtime - Sunday
$54.48/hr
2x base
Overtime - public holiday
$68.10/hr
2.5x base
Less than 10 hour break between shifts
$54.48/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($27.24/hr base).View full penalty rate table →
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Education General Staff Award | $27.24/hr | $34.05/hr | — | — |
| Educational Services Award | $26.97/hr | $33.71/hr | $53.94/hr | $67.43/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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Higher Education General Staff Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Higher Education General Staff Award (MA000007), the Level 1 base rate is $27.24/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $34.05/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Higher Education General Staff Award?
The Higher Education General Staff Award does not specify a separate Sunday penalty rate. Check the award for specific provisions.
What is the public holiday rate under the Higher Education General Staff Award?
Check the award for specific public holiday provisions.
Who is covered by the Higher Education General Staff Award?
The Higher Education General Staff Award covers employees in the education industry. Common job titles include Administrative officer, Technical officer, Library assistant, Research assistant, Student services officer.
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