Real Estate Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Real Estate Industry Award 2020 (MA000106) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Real Estate Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday (ordinary hours — no penalty)
$26.59/hr
1x base
Sunday (ordinary hours — no penalty)
$26.59/hr
1x base
Public Holiday
$53.18/hr
2x base
Overtime / rostered day off worked (first 2 hours)
$39.89/hr
1.5x base
Overtime / rostered day off worked (after 2 hours)
$53.18/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($26.59/hr base). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Real Estate Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1x | Sunday 1x | Public Holiday 2x | Overtime / rostered day off worked 1.5x | Overtime / rostered day off worked 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $26.59/hr | $26.59/hr | $26.59/hr | $53.18/hr | $39.89/hr | $53.18/hr |
| Level 2 | $29.45/hr | $29.45/hr | $29.45/hr | $58.90/hr | $44.18/hr | $58.90/hr |
| Level 3 | $32.39/hr | $32.39/hr | $32.39/hr | $64.78/hr | $48.59/hr | $64.78/hr |
| Level 4 | $33.88/hr | $33.88/hr | $33.88/hr | $67.76/hr | $50.82/hr | $67.76/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Award | $26.59/hr | $26.59/hr (1x) | $53.18/hr (2x) |
| 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 Real Estate Award?
The Real Estate Award (MA000106) provides penalty rates for Saturday (ordinary hours — no penalty), Sunday (ordinary hours — no penalty), Public Holiday, Overtime / rostered day off worked (first 2 hours), Overtime / rostered day off worked (after 2 hours). Percentage rates range from 1x to 2x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for real estate workers?
Under the Real Estate Award, permanent employees receive 1x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $26.59/hr, this means $26.59/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Real Estate Award?
Public holiday work under the Real Estate Award is paid at 2x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $53.18/hr.
Who is covered by the Real Estate Award?
The Real Estate Award covers employees in the real estate industry. Common job titles include Real estate agent, Property manager, Sales agent, Receptionist, Auctioneer, Leasing consultant.
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