Pastoral Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Pastoral Award 2020 (MA000035) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Pastoral Award
MA000035 · Agriculture
Common roles: Farm worker, Station hand, Farmhand, Shearer, Dairy worker
$25.74
Base rate/hr
$32.18
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Pastoral Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $25.74 | $32.18 | $978.12 | $50,862.24 |
| Level 2 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| Level 3 | $26.49 | $33.11 | $1,006.62 | $52,344.24 |
| Level 4 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
Penalty Rates — Pastoral Award
$38.61/hr
$51.48/hr
$51.48/hr
$38.61/hr
$51.48/hr
Break Rules — Pastoral Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | None | None | No |
| 5–8 hours | 30 min | None | No |
| 8–10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Award | $25.74/hr | $32.18/hr | $51.48/hr | $51.48/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 Pastoral Award
Pastoral Award (MA000035) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Enterprise agreements in agriculture
- Skretting (Cambridge Operations) Enterprise Agreement 2026
- TOOSEY ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2025 – 2029
- Bartter Enterprises Pty Ltd Hanwood Feedmill Enterprise Agreement 2026-2030
- ETS Vegetation Management – NSW Enterprise Agreement – 2026-2029
- Australian Sustainable Hardwoods Pty Ltd Collective Agreement 2026
- Application by Mimal Aboriginal Land Management Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pastoral Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Pastoral Award (MA000035), 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 Pastoral Award?
Permanent employees under the Pastoral 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 Pastoral Award?
Public holiday work under the Pastoral Award is paid at 2x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $51.48/hr.
Who is covered by the Pastoral Award?
The Pastoral Award covers employees in the agriculture industry. Common job titles include Farm worker, Station hand, Farmhand, Shearer, Dairy worker, Stockperson, Tractor driver.
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