Plumbing Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 (MA000036) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Plumbing Award
MA000036 · Plumbing
Common roles: Plumber, Gasfitter, Plumbing apprentice, Drainer, Fire sprinkler fitter
$27.97
Base rate/hr
$34.96
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Plumbing Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
| Level 2 | $28.49 | $35.61 | $1,082.62 | $56,296.24 |
| Level 3 | $28.85 | $36.06 | $1,096.30 | $57,007.60 |
| Level 4 | $29.26 | $36.58 | $1,111.88 | $57,817.76 |
| Level 5 | $31.63 | $39.54 | $1,201.94 | $62,500.88 |
Penalty Rates — Plumbing Award
$41.96/hr
$55.94/hr
$55.94/hr
$69.93/hr
$41.96/hr
$55.94/hr
Break Rules — Plumbing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Award | $27.97/hr | $34.96/hr | $55.94/hr | $69.93/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 Plumbing Award
Plumbing Award (MA000036) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Enterprise agreements in plumbing
- Australian Hot Taps Pty Ltd and CEPU – Plumbing Division (Vic) Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2027
- Protect Fire Pty Ltd and CEPU – Plumbing Division (Vic) Fire Protection Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2027
- IJBuild Holdings Pty Ltd and CEPU – Plumbing Division (Vic) Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2027
- O.P. INDUSTRIES PTY LTD PLUMBING MECHANICAL SERVICES ON SITE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2025
- Premier HVAC Pty Ltd and CEPU Plumbing Division Mechanical Union Collective Agreement 2023 – 2026
- True Blue Installations Pty Ltd and CEPU - Plumbing Division NSW Branch Mechanical (Sheetmetal) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Plumbing Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Plumbing Award (MA000036), the Level 1 base rate is $27.97/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $34.96/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Plumbing Award?
Permanent employees under the Plumbing Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $55.94/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Plumbing Award?
Public holiday work under the Plumbing Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $69.93/hr.
Who is covered by the Plumbing Award?
The Plumbing Award covers employees in the plumbing industry. Common job titles include Plumber, Gasfitter, Plumbing apprentice, Drainer, Fire sprinkler fitter, Roof plumber.
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