Miscellaneous Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Miscellaneous Award (MA000104) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Miscellaneous Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Monday to Friday - between 7pm & 7am
$30.89/hr
1.2x base
Saturday
$30.89/hr
1.2x base
Sunday
$38.61/hr
1.5x base
Public holidays
$64.35/hr
2.5x base
Overtime - first 3 hours
$38.61/hr
1.5x base
Overtime - after 3 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 — Miscellaneous Award
| Level | Base Rate | Monday to Friday - between 7pm & 7am 1.2x | Saturday 1.2x | Sunday 1.5x | Public holidays 2.5x | Overtime - first 3 hours 1.5x | Overtime - after 3 hours 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $25.74/hr | $30.89/hr | $30.89/hr | $38.61/hr | $64.35/hr | $38.61/hr | $51.48/hr |
| Level 2 | $27.08/hr | $32.50/hr | $32.50/hr | $40.62/hr | $67.70/hr | $40.62/hr | $54.16/hr |
| Level 3 | $29.45/hr | $35.34/hr | $35.34/hr | $44.18/hr | $73.63/hr | $44.18/hr | $58.90/hr |
| Level 4 | $32.13/hr | $38.56/hr | $38.56/hr | $48.20/hr | $80.33/hr | $48.20/hr | $64.26/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Award?
The Miscellaneous Award (MA000104) provides penalty rates for Monday to Friday - between 7pm & 7am, Saturday, Sunday, Public holidays, Overtime - first 3 hours, Overtime - after 3 hours. Percentage rates range from 1.2x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for miscellaneous workers?
Under the Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Award?
Public holiday work under the Miscellaneous Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $64.35/hr.
Who is covered by the Miscellaneous Award?
The Miscellaneous Award covers employees in the miscellaneous industry. Common job titles include Roles not covered by another award, General hand, Attendant, Operator, Assistant.
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