Real Estate Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Real Estate Industry Award 2020 (MA000106) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Real Estate Award
MA000106 · Real Estate
Common roles: Real estate agent, Property manager, Sales agent, Receptionist, Auctioneer
$26.59
Base rate/hr
$33.24
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Real Estate Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $26.59 | $33.24 | $1,010.42 | $52,541.84 |
| Level 2 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Level 3 | $32.39 | $40.49 | $1,230.82 | $64,002.64 |
| Level 4 | $33.88 | $42.35 | $1,287.44 | $66,946.88 |
Penalty Rates — Real Estate Award
$26.59/hr
$26.59/hr
$53.18/hr
$39.89/hr
$53.18/hr
Break Rules — Real Estate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Award | $26.59/hr | $33.24/hr | $26.59/hr | $53.18/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 Real Estate Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Real Estate Award (MA000106), the Level 1 base rate is $26.59/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $33.24/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Real Estate Award?
Permanent employees under the Real Estate Award receive 1x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $26.59/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Real Estate Award?
Public holiday work under the Real Estate Award is paid at 2x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $53.18/hr.
Who is covered by the Real Estate Award?
The Real Estate Award covers employees in the real estate industry. Common job titles include Real estate agent, Property manager, Sales agent, Receptionist, Auctioneer, Leasing consultant.
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