Hospitality Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (MA000009) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Hospitality Award
MA000009 · Hospitality
Common roles: Waiter, Bartender, Kitchen hand, Hotel receptionist, Barista
$26.44
Base rate/hr
$33.05
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Hospitality Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| Level 2 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| Level 3 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
| Level 4 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Level 5 | $31.30 | $39.13 | $1,189.40 | $61,848.80 |
| Level 6 | $32.13 | $40.16 | $1,220.94 | $63,488.88 |
Penalty Rates — Hospitality Award
$33.05/hr
$39.66/hr
$59.49/hr
$29.39/hr
$30.86/hr
$39.66/hr
$52.88/hr
Break Rules — Hospitality Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | None | None | No |
| 5–7 hours | 30 min | None | No |
| 7–10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hospitality Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Hospitality Award (MA000009), the Level 1 base rate is $26.44/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $33.05/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Hospitality Award?
Permanent employees under the Hospitality Award receive 1.5x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $39.66/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Hospitality Award?
Public holiday work under the Hospitality Award is paid at 2.25x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $59.49/hr.
Who is covered by the Hospitality Award?
The Hospitality Award covers employees in the hospitality industry. Common job titles include Waiter, Bartender, Kitchen hand, Hotel receptionist, Barista, Food runner.
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