Cleaning Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Cleaning Services Award 2020 (MA000022) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Cleaning Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday
$40.62/hr
1.5x base
Sunday
$54.16/hr
2x base
Public Holiday
$67.70/hr
2.5x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$40.62/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$54.16/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($27.08/hr base). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Cleaning Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1.5x | Sunday 2x | Public Holiday 2.5x | Overtime 1.5x | Overtime 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.08/hr | $40.62/hr | $54.16/hr | $67.70/hr | $40.62/hr | $54.16/hr |
| Level 2 | $27.97/hr | $41.96/hr | $55.94/hr | $69.93/hr | $41.96/hr | $55.94/hr |
| Level 3 | $29.45/hr | $44.18/hr | $58.90/hr | $73.63/hr | $44.18/hr | $58.90/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Award | $27.08/hr | $54.16/hr (2x) | $67.70/hr (2.5x) |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $39.66/hr (1.5x) | $59.49/hr (2.25x) |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $41.71/hr (1.5x) | $62.57/hr (2.25x) |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $53.94/hr (2x) | $67.43/hr (2.5x) |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $53.34/hr (2x) | $66.68/hr (2.5x) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the penalty rates under the Cleaning Award?
The Cleaning Award (MA000022) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Overtime (first 2 hours), Overtime (after 2 hours). Percentage rates range from 1.5x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for cleaning workers?
Under the Cleaning Award, permanent employees receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $27.08/hr, this means $54.16/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Cleaning Award?
Public holiday work under the Cleaning Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $67.70/hr.
Who is covered by the Cleaning Award?
The Cleaning Award covers employees in the cleaning industry. Common job titles include Cleaner, Janitor, Office cleaner, Window cleaner, Cleaning supervisor, Carpet cleaner.
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