SCHADS Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (MA000100) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
SCHADS Award
MA000100 · Disability & Community Services
Common roles: Disability support worker, Community worker, Home care worker, Social worker, Youth worker
$27.55
Base rate/hr
$34.44
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — SCHADS Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.55 | $34.44 | $1,046.90 | $54,438.80 |
| Level 2 | $36.22 | $45.28 | $1,376.36 | $71,570.72 |
| Level 3 | $40.49 | $50.61 | $1,538.62 | $80,008.24 |
| Level 4 | $46.70 | $58.38 | $1,774.60 | $92,279.20 |
| Level 5 | $53.43 | $66.79 | $2,030.34 | $105,577.68 |
| Level 6 | $58.37 | $72.96 | $2,218.06 | $115,339.12 |
| Home Care L1 | $27.28 | $34.10 | $1,036.64 | $53,905.28 |
| Home Care L2 | $28.86 | $36.08 | $1,096.68 | $57,027.36 |
| Home Care L3 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Home Care L4 | $32.13 | $40.16 | $1,220.94 | $63,488.88 |
Penalty Rates — SCHADS Award
$41.33/hr
$55.10/hr
$68.88/hr
$30.99/hr
$31.68/hr
$41.33/hr
$55.10/hr
Break Rules — SCHADS Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 4 hours | None | None | No |
| 4 to 5 hours | None | 10 min | Yes |
| Over 5 and under 8 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 8 to under 12 hours | 30 min | 20 min | Yes |
| 12+ hours | 30 min | 30 min | Yes |
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHADS Award | $27.55/hr | $34.44/hr | $55.10/hr | $68.88/hr |
| SCHADS Award | $27.55/hr | $34.44/hr | $55.10/hr | $68.88/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 |
More on the SCHADS Award
SCHADS Award (MA000100) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Enterprise agreements in disability & community services
- Life Without Barriers Disability Services Enterprise Agreement Victoria 2026
- genU Disability Services Tasmania Enterprise Agreement 2025
- Guide Dogs Victoria Allied Health and Disability Services Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2025
- MOE LIFE SKILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE HSU DISABILITY SERVICES UNION COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT 2006-2009
- DFFH Disability Services Enterprise Agreement 2022 - 2025
- Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service Inc Enterprise Agreement 2024-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SCHADS Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the SCHADS Award (MA000100), the Level 1 base rate is $27.55/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $34.44/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the SCHADS Award?
Permanent employees under the SCHADS Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $55.10/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the SCHADS Award?
Public holiday work under the SCHADS Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $68.88/hr.
Who is covered by the SCHADS Award?
The SCHADS Award covers employees in the disability & community services industry. Common job titles include Disability support worker, Community worker, Home care worker, Social worker, Youth worker, Case manager, In-home carer, Domestic assistant.
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