Fitness Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Fitness Industry Award 2020 (MA000094) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Fitness Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday
$32.18/hr
1.25x base
Sunday
$38.61/hr
1.5x base
Public Holiday
$64.35/hr
2.5x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$38.61/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$51.48/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($25.74/hr base). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Fitness Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1.25x | Sunday 1.5x | Public Holiday 2.5x | Overtime 1.5x | Overtime 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $25.74/hr | $32.18/hr | $38.61/hr | $64.35/hr | $38.61/hr | $51.48/hr |
| Level 2 | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $39.66/hr | $66.10/hr | $39.66/hr | $52.88/hr |
| Level 3 | $27.97/hr | $34.96/hr | $41.96/hr | $69.93/hr | $41.96/hr | $55.94/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Award | $25.74/hr | $38.61/hr (1.5x) | $64.35/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 Fitness Award?
The Fitness Award (MA000094) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Overtime (first 2 hours), Overtime (after 2 hours). Percentage rates range from 1.25x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for fitness workers?
Under the Fitness Award, permanent employees receive 1.5x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $25.74/hr, this means $38.61/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Fitness Award?
Public holiday work under the Fitness Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $64.35/hr.
Who is covered by the Fitness Award?
The Fitness Award covers employees in the fitness industry. Common job titles include Personal trainer, Gym instructor, Group fitness instructor, Fitness centre manager, Swim teacher, Yoga instructor.
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