Project Manager Evening Pay Rate 2026
How much does a project manager earn on evening? 1x penalty rate under the Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020.
Last verified: 1 July 2025Quick Answer
A project manager working on evening earns $28.54/hr (0% above the base rate of $28.54/hr).
Based on the Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020 (MA000002), Level 1 adult rate, effective 1 July 2025.
Base Rate vs Evening Penalty Rate
Weekday Base Rate
$28.54/hr
1.0x (no penalty)
Evening Penalty Rate
$28.54/hr
1x (+0%)
Casual Evening Rate
Casual project managers receive their casual-loaded rate ($35.68/hr, which includes 25% casual loading) multiplied by the evening penalty rate of 1x.
How the Penalty Rate Is Calculated
Start with the base hourly rate: $28.54/hr
Multiply by the evening penalty rate: 1x
$28.54 x 1 = $28.54/hr
What the Award Says About Evening Work
Under the Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020, employees working evening hours receive 1x their base rate. Evening hours are generally defined as work performed between 7pm and midnight, though exact times vary by award. Evening penalties apply in addition to any applicable weekend or public holiday rates in some awards, but in others, only the higher rate applies.
Source: Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020 (MA000002). Rates effective from 1 July 2025 following the Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review.
Weekly Earnings Example
If you work 8 hours on evening, you earn $228.32 instead of $228.32 on a weekday — that's $0.00 extra.
Weekday (8hrs)
$228.32
Evening (8hrs)
$228.32
Extra Earned
+$0.00
All Penalty Rates for Project Managers
| Day / Time | Multiplier | Full-Time Rate | Casual Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday (base) | 1.0x | $28.54/hr | $35.68/hr |
| Saturday | 1.25x | $35.68/hr | $44.60/hr |
| Sunday | 2x | $57.08/hr | $71.36/hr |
| Public Holiday | 2.5x | $71.35/hr | $89.20/hr |
| Christmas Day | 2.5x | $71.35/hr | $89.20/hr |
| Evening | 1x | $28.54/hr | $35.68/hr |
| Early Morning | 1x | $28.54/hr | $35.68/hr |
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Open Penalty Rate CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
How much does a project manager earn on evening?
A project manager working on evening earns $28.54 per hour under the Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020. This is 1x the base rate of $28.54/hr, which is 0% more than the ordinary weekday rate. Casual project managers earn $35.68/hr (1x their casual rate of $35.68/hr).
What is the evening penalty rate for project managers?
The evening penalty rate for project managers is 1x the base hourly rate under the Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020 (MA000002). For a Level 1 project manager, this means $28.54/hr instead of $28.54/hr. The penalty rate compensates employees for working during unsociable hours.
Do casuals get penalty rates on evening?
Yes. Casual project managers receive penalty rates on evening. The 1x penalty multiplier is applied to the casual rate of $35.68/hr (which already includes 25% casual loading), giving a total of $35.68/hr. Casual employees receive both their loading and the penalty rate.
Can my employer make me work on evening?
Your employer can roster you to work on evening as part of your ordinary hours or as overtime, provided it aligns with the Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020 and your employment contract. However, you must be paid the correct penalty rate of 1x your base rate ($28.54/hr). If you believe your roster is unreasonable, you can raise this with your employer or contact Fair Work.
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