Pastoral Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Pastoral Award 2020 (MA000035) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Last verified: 2 August 2026Pastoral 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
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 — Pastoral Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1.5x | Sunday 2x | Public Holiday 2.5x | Overtime 1.5x | Overtime 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $25.74/hr | $38.61/hr | $51.48/hr | $64.35/hr | $38.61/hr | $51.48/hr |
| Level 2 | $26.44/hr | $39.66/hr | $52.88/hr | $66.10/hr | $39.66/hr | $52.88/hr |
| Level 3 | $26.49/hr | $39.74/hr | $52.98/hr | $66.23/hr | $39.74/hr | $52.98/hr |
| Level 4 | $27.08/hr | $40.62/hr | $54.16/hr | $67.70/hr | $40.62/hr | $54.16/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral 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) | $69.52/hr (2.5x) |
| 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 Pastoral Award?
The Pastoral Award (MA000035) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Overtime (first 2 hours), Overtime (after 2 hours). Rates range from 1.5x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for agriculture workers?
Under the Pastoral 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 Pastoral Award?
Public holiday work under the Pastoral Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $64.35/hr.
Who is covered by the Pastoral Award?
The Pastoral Award covers employees in the agriculture industry. Common job titles include Farm worker, Station hand, Farmhand, Shearer, Dairy worker, Stockperson, Tractor driver.
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