Fast Food Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Fast Food Industry Award 2020 (MA000003) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Last verified: 2 August 2026Fast Food Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday
$34.76/hr
1.25x base
Sunday
$41.71/hr
1.5x base
Public Holiday
$62.57/hr
2.25x base
Evening (9pm–midnight)
$30.59/hr
1.1x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$41.71/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$55.62/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($27.81/hr base). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Fast Food Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1.25x | Sunday 1.5x | Public Holiday 2.25x | Evening 1.1x | Overtime 1.5x | Overtime 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.81/hr | $34.76/hr | $41.71/hr | $62.57/hr | $30.59/hr | $41.71/hr | $55.62/hr |
| Level 2 | $29.45/hr | $36.81/hr | $44.18/hr | $66.26/hr | $32.40/hr | $44.18/hr | $58.90/hr |
| Level 3 | $29.91/hr | $37.39/hr | $44.87/hr | $67.30/hr | $32.90/hr | $44.87/hr | $59.82/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food Award | $27.81/hr | $41.71/hr (1.5x) | $62.57/hr (2.25x) |
| 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) | $69.52/hr (2.5x) |
| 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 Fast Food Award?
The Fast Food Award (MA000003) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Evening (9pm–midnight), Overtime (first 2 hours), Overtime (after 2 hours). Rates range from 1.1x to 2.25x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for fast food workers?
Under the Fast Food Award, permanent employees receive 1.5x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $27.81/hr, this means $41.71/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Fast Food Award?
Public holiday work under the Fast Food Award is paid at 2.25x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $62.57/hr.
Who is covered by the Fast Food Award?
The Fast Food Award covers employees in the fast food industry. Common job titles include Fast food worker, Crew member, Shift supervisor, Drive-through operator, Fast food manager, Team leader.
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