Mining Industry Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Mining Industry Award (MA000011) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Mining Industry Award
MA000011 · Mining
Common roles: Mining operator, Plant operator, Driller, Mining technician, Trades assistant
$27.53
Base rate/hr
$34.41
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Mining Industry Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level - introductory | $27.53 | $34.41 | $1,046.14 | $54,399.28 |
| Level 1 - basic | $28.65 | $35.81 | $1,088.70 | $56,612.40 |
| Level 2 - intermediate | $29.67 | $37.09 | $1,127.46 | $58,627.92 |
Penalty Rates — Mining Industry Award
$41.30/hr
$55.06/hr
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining Industry Award | $27.53/hr | $34.41/hr | $55.06/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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Mining Industry Award (MA000011) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Enterprise agreements in mining
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- Sandvik Rock Processing Australia & Union Enterprise Agreement West Coast 2026
- Thiess Lake Vermont Mine Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Aurizon NSW Coal Operations Enterprise Agreement 2026
- Peabody Australia Coppabella Enterprise Agreement 2026
- MRAEL Coal Terminals Enterprise Agreement 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mining Industry Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Mining Industry Award (MA000011), the Entry level - introductory base rate is $27.53/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $34.41/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Mining Industry Award?
Permanent employees under the Mining Industry Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $55.06/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Mining Industry Award?
Check the award for specific public holiday provisions.
Who is covered by the Mining Industry Award?
The Mining Industry Award covers employees in the mining industry. Common job titles include Mining operator, Plant operator, Driller, Mining technician, Trades assistant.
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