Restaurant Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Restaurant Industry Award 2020 (MA000119) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Restaurant Award
MA000119 · Restaurants
Common roles: Chef, Cook, Sous chef, Kitchen manager, Dishwasher
$26.44
Base rate/hr
$33.05
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Restaurant Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| Level 2 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| Level 3 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
| Level 4 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Level 5 | $31.30 | $39.13 | $1,189.40 | $61,848.80 |
| Level 6 | $32.13 | $40.16 | $1,220.94 | $63,488.88 |
Penalty Rates — Restaurant Award
$33.05/hr
$39.66/hr
$59.49/hr
$29.39/hr
$30.86/hr
$39.66/hr
$52.88/hr
Break Rules — Restaurant Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | None | None | No |
| 5–7 hours | 30 min | None | No |
| 7–10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Award | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $39.66/hr | $59.49/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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Restaurant Award (MA000119) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Restaurant Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Restaurant Award (MA000119), the Level 1 base rate is $26.44/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $33.05/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Restaurant Award?
Permanent employees under the Restaurant Award receive 1.5x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $39.66/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Restaurant Award?
Public holiday work under the Restaurant Award is paid at 2.25x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $59.49/hr.
Who is covered by the Restaurant Award?
The Restaurant Award covers employees in the restaurants industry. Common job titles include Chef, Cook, Sous chef, Kitchen manager, Dishwasher, Head waiter, Restaurant manager.
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