Local Government Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Local Government Industry Award 2020 (MA000112) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Local Government Award
MA000112 · Local Government
Common roles: Council worker, Parks and gardens worker, Road crew, Library assistant, Ranger
$27.11
Base rate/hr
$33.89
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Local Government Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.11 | $33.89 | $1,030.18 | $53,569.36 |
| Level 2 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
| Level 3 | $29.03 | $36.29 | $1,103.14 | $57,363.28 |
| 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 | $33.87 | $42.34 | $1,287.06 | $66,927.12 |
Penalty Rates — Local Government Award
$40.67/hr
$47.44/hr
$67.78/hr
$40.67/hr
$54.22/hr
Break Rules — Local Government 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government Award | $27.11/hr | $33.89/hr | $47.44/hr | $67.78/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 |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $33.34/hr | $53.34/hr | $66.68/hr |
More on the Local Government Award
Local Government Award (MA000112) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Enterprise agreements in local government
- Moyne Shire Council Enterprise Agreement No. 11 2026
- Southern Grampians Shire Council Enterprise Agreement No. 11 2025
- Victorian Council of Social Service Enterprise Agreement (VCOSS) 2026
- Wellington Shire Council Enterprise Agreement No.12. 2025
- Loddon Shire Council Enterprise Agreement No. 10 - 2025
- Apunipima Cape York Health Council Limited Enterprise Agreement 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Local Government Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Local Government Award (MA000112), the Level 1 base rate is $27.11/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $33.89/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Local Government Award?
Permanent employees under the Local Government Award receive 1.75x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $47.44/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Local Government Award?
Public holiday work under the Local Government Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $67.78/hr.
Who is covered by the Local Government Award?
The Local Government Award covers employees in the local government industry. Common job titles include Council worker, Parks and gardens worker, Road crew, Library assistant, Ranger, Building inspector, Customer service officer.
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