Schools General Staff Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020 (MA000076) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Schools General Staff Award
MA000076 · Education (Schools)
Common roles: Teacher's aide, School administrative officer, School groundsperson, Lab technician, Boarding supervisor
$26.44
Base rate/hr
$33.05
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Schools General Staff Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1.1 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| Level 1.2 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| Level 1.3 | $28.03 | $35.04 | $1,065.14 | $55,387.28 |
| Level 2.1 | $28.24 | $35.30 | $1,073.12 | $55,802.24 |
| Level 2.2 | $29.11 | $36.39 | $1,106.18 | $57,521.36 |
| Level 3.1 | $29.47 | $36.84 | $1,119.86 | $58,232.72 |
| Level 3.2 | $30.00 | $37.50 | $1,140.00 | $59,280.00 |
| Level 4.1 | $31.11 | $38.89 | $1,182.18 | $61,473.36 |
| Level 4.2 | $32.67 | $40.84 | $1,241.46 | $64,555.92 |
| Level 5.1 | $33.73 | $42.16 | $1,281.74 | $66,650.48 |
| Level 5.2 | $35.34 | $44.18 | $1,342.92 | $69,831.84 |
| Level 6.1 | $36.61 | $45.76 | $1,391.18 | $72,341.36 |
| Level 6.2 | $39.10 | $48.88 | $1,485.80 | $77,261.60 |
| Level 7.1 | $40.25 | $50.31 | $1,529.50 | $79,534.00 |
| Level 7.2 | $41.54 | $51.93 | $1,578.52 | $82,083.04 |
| Level 7.3 | $42.83 | $53.54 | $1,627.54 | $84,632.08 |
| Level 8 | $46.64 | $58.30 | $1,772.32 | $92,160.64 |
Penalty Rates — Schools General Staff Award
$39.66/hr
$52.88/hr
$66.10/hr
$30.41/hr
$30.41/hr
$39.66/hr
$52.88/hr
Break Rules — Schools General Staff 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schools General Staff Award | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $52.88/hr | $66.10/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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Schools General Staff Award (MA000076) overview
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schools General Staff Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Schools General Staff Award (MA000076), the Level 1.1 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 Schools General Staff Award?
Permanent employees under the Schools General Staff Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $52.88/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Schools General Staff Award?
Public holiday work under the Schools General Staff Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $66.10/hr.
Who is covered by the Schools General Staff Award?
The Schools General Staff Award covers employees in the education (schools) industry. Common job titles include Teacher's aide, School administrative officer, School groundsperson, Lab technician, Boarding supervisor, School cleaner, Library assistant (school), Canteen assistant.
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