Timber Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Timber Industry Award 2020 (MA000071) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Timber Award
MA000071 · Timber
Common roles: Sawmill worker, Timber yard worker, Timber machinist, Forester, Wood processor
$25.74
Base rate/hr
$32.18
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Timber Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $25.74 | $32.18 | $978.12 | $50,862.24 |
| Level 2 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| Level 3 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| Level 4 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
Penalty Rates — Timber Award
$38.61/hr
$51.48/hr
$64.35/hr
$29.60/hr
$33.46/hr
$38.61/hr
$51.48/hr
Break Rules — Timber 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Award | $25.74/hr | $32.18/hr | $51.48/hr | $64.35/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 Timber Award
Timber Award (MA000071) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Enterprise agreements in timber
- Timbertruss a division of Bowen and Pomeroy Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement -2025-2028.
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- Timberwood Panel Pty Ltd and CFMEU Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2025
- Sustainable Timber Tasmania Enterprise Agreement 2025
- Hyne Timber Tumbarumba Enterprise Agreement 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Timber Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Timber Award (MA000071), the Level 1 base rate is $25.74/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $32.18/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Timber Award?
Permanent employees under the Timber Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $51.48/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Timber Award?
Public holiday work under the Timber Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $64.35/hr.
Who is covered by the Timber Award?
The Timber Award covers employees in the timber industry. Common job titles include Sawmill worker, Timber yard worker, Timber machinist, Forester, Wood processor, Grader.
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