Hospitality Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (MA000009) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Hospitality Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday
$33.05/hr
1.25x base
Sunday
$39.66/hr
1.5x base
Public Holiday
$59.49/hr
2.25x base
Evening (Mon–Fri 7pm–midnight, +$2.95/hr)
$29.39/hr
base + $2.95/hr
Night (Mon–Fri midnight–7am, +$4.42/hr)
$30.86/hr
base + $4.42/hr
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$39.66/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$52.88/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($26.44/hr base). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Hospitality Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1.25x | Sunday 1.5x | Public Holiday 2.25x | Evening 100% + $2.95/hr | Night 100% + $4.42/hr | Overtime 1.5x | Overtime 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $39.66/hr | $59.49/hr | $29.39/hr | $30.86/hr | $39.66/hr | $52.88/hr |
| Level 2 | $27.08/hr | $33.85/hr | $40.62/hr | $60.93/hr | $30.03/hr | $31.50/hr | $40.62/hr | $54.16/hr |
| Level 3 | $27.97/hr | $34.96/hr | $41.96/hr | $62.93/hr | $30.92/hr | $32.39/hr | $41.96/hr | $55.94/hr |
| Level 4 | $29.45/hr | $36.81/hr | $44.18/hr | $66.26/hr | $32.40/hr | $33.87/hr | $44.18/hr | $58.90/hr |
| Level 5 | $31.30/hr | $39.13/hr | $46.95/hr | $70.43/hr | $34.25/hr | $35.72/hr | $46.95/hr | $62.60/hr |
| Level 6 | $32.13/hr | $40.16/hr | $48.20/hr | $72.29/hr | $35.08/hr | $36.55/hr | $48.20/hr | $64.26/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hospitality Award?
The Hospitality Award (MA000009) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Evening (Mon–Fri 7pm–midnight, +$2.95/hr), Night (Mon–Fri midnight–7am, +$4.42/hr), Overtime (first 2 hours), Overtime (after 2 hours). Percentage rates range from 1.25x to 2.25x of the base hourly rate. Evening and night ordinary hours attract a flat amount per hour on top of the base rate instead: Evening +$2.95/hr, Night +$4.42/hr.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for hospitality workers?
Under the Hospitality Award, permanent employees receive 1.5x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $26.44/hr, this means $39.66/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Hospitality Award?
Public holiday work under the Hospitality Award is paid at 2.25x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $59.49/hr.
Who is covered by the Hospitality Award?
The Hospitality Award covers employees in the hospitality industry. Common job titles include Waiter, Bartender, Kitchen hand, Hotel receptionist, Barista, Food runner.
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