Wine Industry Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Wine Industry Award 2020 (MA000090) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Wine Industry Award
MA000090 · Wine & Viticulture
Common roles: Cellar hand, Vineyard worker, Winemaker, Cellar door attendant, Vineyard manager
$26.44
Base rate/hr
$33.05
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Wine Industry 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 | $26.84 | $33.55 | $1,019.92 | $53,035.84 |
| Level 3 | $27.91 | $34.89 | $1,060.58 | $55,150.16 |
| Level 4 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
Penalty Rates — Wine Industry Award
$33.05/hr
$52.88/hr
$66.10/hr
$39.66/hr
$52.88/hr
Break Rules — Wine Industry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Industry 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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Wine Industry Award (MA000090) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wine Industry Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Wine Industry Award (MA000090), 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 Wine Industry Award?
Permanent employees under the Wine Industry 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 Wine Industry Award?
Public holiday work under the Wine Industry Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $66.10/hr.
Who is covered by the Wine Industry Award?
The Wine Industry Award covers employees in the wine & viticulture industry. Common job titles include Cellar hand, Vineyard worker, Winemaker, Cellar door attendant, Vineyard manager, Viticulturist.
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