Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing Award 2020 (MA000073) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday
$38.61/hr
1.5x base
Sunday
$51.48/hr
2x base
Public Holiday
$64.35/hr
2.5x base
Afternoon Shift
$29.60/hr
1.15x base
Night Shift
$33.46/hr
1.3x 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 — Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1.5x | Sunday 2x | Public Holiday 2.5x | Afternoon Shift 1.15x | Night Shift 1.3x | Overtime 1.5x | Overtime 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $25.74/hr | $38.61/hr | $51.48/hr | $64.35/hr | $29.60/hr | $33.46/hr | $38.61/hr | $51.48/hr |
| Level 2 | $26.44/hr | $39.66/hr | $52.88/hr | $66.10/hr | $30.41/hr | $34.37/hr | $39.66/hr | $52.88/hr |
| Level 3 | $27.08/hr | $40.62/hr | $54.16/hr | $67.70/hr | $31.14/hr | $35.20/hr | $40.62/hr | $54.16/hr |
| Level 4 | $27.97/hr | $41.96/hr | $55.94/hr | $69.93/hr | $32.17/hr | $36.36/hr | $41.96/hr | $55.94/hr |
| Level 5 | $29.45/hr | $44.18/hr | $58.90/hr | $73.63/hr | $33.87/hr | $38.29/hr | $44.18/hr | $58.90/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award | $25.74/hr | $51.48/hr (2x) | $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 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award?
The Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award (MA000073) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Afternoon Shift, Night Shift, Overtime (first 2 hours), Overtime (after 2 hours). Percentage rates range from 1.15x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for food manufacturing workers?
Under the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award, permanent employees receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $25.74/hr, this means $51.48/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award?
Public holiday work under the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $64.35/hr.
Who is covered by the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award?
The Food & Beverage Manufacturing Award covers employees in the food manufacturing industry. Common job titles include Food process worker, Baker, Brewer, Meat processor, Quality assurance officer, Production supervisor.
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