Security Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Security Services Industry Award 2020 (MA000016) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Security Award
MA000016 · Security
Common roles: Security guard, Security officer, Crowd controller, Bouncer, Patrol officer
$28.42
Base rate/hr
$35.53
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Security Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $28.42 | $35.53 | $1,079.96 | $56,157.92 |
| Level 2 | $29.24 | $36.55 | $1,111.12 | $57,778.24 |
| Level 3 | $29.73 | $37.16 | $1,129.74 | $58,746.48 |
| Level 4 | $30.23 | $37.79 | $1,148.74 | $59,734.48 |
| Level 5 | $31.20 | $39.00 | $1,185.60 | $61,651.20 |
Penalty Rates — Security Award
$42.63/hr
$56.84/hr
$71.05/hr
$34.59/hr
$36.95/hr
$42.63/hr
$56.84/hr
Break Rules — Security 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Award | $28.42/hr | $35.53/hr | $56.84/hr | $71.05/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 Security Award
Security Award (MA000016) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Security Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Security Award (MA000016), the Level 1 base rate is $28.42/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $35.53/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Security Award?
Permanent employees under the Security Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $56.84/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Security Award?
Public holiday work under the Security Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $71.05/hr.
Who is covered by the Security Award?
The Security Award covers employees in the security industry. Common job titles include Security guard, Security officer, Crowd controller, Bouncer, Patrol officer, Control room operator.
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