Manufacturing Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 (MA000010) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Manufacturing Award
MA000010 · Manufacturing
Common roles: Machine operator, Production worker, Factory hand, Quality controller, Assembly worker
$25.74
Base rate/hr
$32.18
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Manufacturing Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | $25.74 | $32.18 | $978.12 | $50,862.24 |
| C13 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| C12 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| C11 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
| C10 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| C9 | $30.38 | $37.98 | $1,154.44 | $60,030.88 |
| C8 | $31.30 | $39.13 | $1,189.40 | $61,848.80 |
| C7 | $32.13 | $40.16 | $1,220.94 | $63,488.88 |
Penalty Rates — Manufacturing Award
$38.61/hr
$51.48/hr
$64.35/hr
$29.60/hr
$33.46/hr
$38.61/hr
$51.48/hr
Break Rules — Manufacturing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Award | $25.74/hr | $32.18/hr | $51.48/hr | $64.35/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 |
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Manufacturing Award (MA000010) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Enterprise agreements in manufacturing
- Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd Ringwood & Scoresby Confectioners Agreement 2026
- TK Elevator Australia ACT Enterprise Agreement 2025
- AA Gaskets Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Blue Star Pacific Pty Ltd (Tasmania Division) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028
- The Sanitarium Health Food Company – Berkeley Vale Production Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Tronics (a division of Aldus Pty Limited) Collective Bargaining Workshop Agreement 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Manufacturing Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Manufacturing Award (MA000010), the C14 base rate is $25.74/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $32.18/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Manufacturing Award?
Permanent employees under the Manufacturing Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $51.48/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Manufacturing Award?
Public holiday work under the Manufacturing Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $64.35/hr.
Who is covered by the Manufacturing Award?
The Manufacturing Award covers employees in the manufacturing industry. Common job titles include Machine operator, Production worker, Factory hand, Quality controller, Assembly worker, Forklift operator, Manufacturing technician.
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