Miscellaneous Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Miscellaneous Award (MA000104) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Miscellaneous Award
MA000104 · Miscellaneous
Common roles: Roles not covered by another award, General hand, Attendant, Operator, Assistant
$25.74
Base rate/hr
$32.18
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Miscellaneous Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $25.74 | $32.18 | $978.12 | $50,862.24 |
| Level 2 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| Level 3 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Level 4 | $32.13 | $40.16 | $1,220.94 | $63,488.88 |
Penalty Rates — Miscellaneous Award
$30.89/hr
$30.89/hr
$38.61/hr
$64.35/hr
$38.61/hr
$51.48/hr
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| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Award | $25.74/hr | $32.18/hr | $38.61/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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Miscellaneous Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Miscellaneous Award (MA000104), the Level 1 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 Miscellaneous Award?
Permanent employees under the Miscellaneous Award receive 1.5x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $38.61/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Miscellaneous Award?
Public holiday work under the Miscellaneous Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $64.35/hr.
Who is covered by the Miscellaneous Award?
The Miscellaneous Award covers employees in the miscellaneous industry. Common job titles include Roles not covered by another award, General hand, Attendant, Operator, Assistant.
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