SCHADS Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (MA000100) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Last verified: 2 August 2026SCHADS Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday
$41.33/hr
1.5x base
Sunday
$55.10/hr
2x base
Public Holiday
$68.88/hr
2.5x base
Afternoon shift (finishes after 8pm)
$30.99/hr
1.125x base
Night shift (finishes after midnight / starts before 6am)
$31.68/hr
1.15x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$41.33/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$55.10/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($27.55/hr base). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — SCHADS Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1.5x | Sunday 2x | Public Holiday 2.5x | Afternoon shift 1.125x | Night shift 1.15x | Overtime 1.5x | Overtime 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.55/hr | $41.33/hr | $55.10/hr | $68.88/hr | $30.99/hr | $31.68/hr | $41.33/hr | $55.10/hr |
| Level 2 | $36.22/hr | $54.33/hr | $72.44/hr | $90.55/hr | $40.75/hr | $41.65/hr | $54.33/hr | $72.44/hr |
| Level 3 | $40.49/hr | $60.74/hr | $80.98/hr | $101.23/hr | $45.55/hr | $46.56/hr | $60.74/hr | $80.98/hr |
| Level 4 | $46.70/hr | $70.05/hr | $93.40/hr | $116.75/hr | $52.54/hr | $53.71/hr | $70.05/hr | $93.40/hr |
| Level 5 | $53.43/hr | $80.15/hr | $106.86/hr | $133.58/hr | $60.11/hr | $61.44/hr | $80.15/hr | $106.86/hr |
| Level 6 | $58.37/hr | $87.55/hr | $116.74/hr | $145.92/hr | $65.67/hr | $67.13/hr | $87.55/hr | $116.74/hr |
| Home Care L1 | $27.28/hr | $40.92/hr | $54.56/hr | $68.20/hr | $30.69/hr | $31.37/hr | $40.92/hr | $54.56/hr |
| Home Care L2 | $28.86/hr | $43.29/hr | $57.72/hr | $72.15/hr | $32.47/hr | $33.19/hr | $43.29/hr | $57.72/hr |
| Home Care L3 | $29.45/hr | $44.18/hr | $58.90/hr | $73.63/hr | $33.13/hr | $33.87/hr | $44.18/hr | $58.90/hr |
| Home Care L4 | $32.13/hr | $48.20/hr | $64.26/hr | $80.33/hr | $36.15/hr | $36.95/hr | $48.20/hr | $64.26/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHADS Award | $27.55/hr | $55.10/hr (2x) | $68.88/hr (2.5x) |
| SCHADS Award | $27.55/hr | $55.10/hr (2x) | $68.88/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) | $69.52/hr (2.5x) |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $53.94/hr (2x) | $67.43/hr (2.5x) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the penalty rates under the SCHADS Award?
The SCHADS Award (MA000100) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Afternoon shift (finishes after 8pm), Night shift (finishes after midnight / starts before 6am), Overtime (first 2 hours), Overtime (after 2 hours). Rates range from 1.125x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for disability & community services workers?
Under the SCHADS Award, permanent employees receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $27.55/hr, this means $55.10/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the SCHADS Award?
Public holiday work under the SCHADS Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $68.88/hr.
Who is covered by the SCHADS Award?
The SCHADS Award covers employees in the disability & community services industry. Common job titles include Disability support worker, Community worker, Home care worker, Social worker, Youth worker, Case manager, In-home carer, Domestic assistant.
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