Restaurant Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Restaurant Industry Award 2020 (MA000119) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Restaurant 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 10pm–midnight, +$2.95/hr)
$29.39/hr
base + $2.95/hr
Night (Mon–Fri midnight–6am, +$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 — Restaurant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Award | $26.44/hr | $39.66/hr (1.5x) | $59.49/hr (2.25x) |
| 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 Restaurant Award?
The Restaurant Award (MA000119) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Evening (Mon–Fri 10pm–midnight, +$2.95/hr), Night (Mon–Fri midnight–6am, +$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 restaurants workers?
Under the Restaurant 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 Restaurant Award?
Public holiday work under the Restaurant Award is paid at 2.25x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $59.49/hr.
Who is covered by the Restaurant Award?
The Restaurant Award covers employees in the restaurants industry. Common job titles include Chef, Cook, Sous chef, Kitchen manager, Dishwasher, Head waiter, Restaurant manager.
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