Site Supervisor Sunday Pay Rate 2026
How much does a site supervisor earn on sunday? 2x penalty rate under the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020.
Last verified: 1 July 2025Quick Answer
A site supervisor working on sunday earns $59.42/hr (100% above the base rate of $29.71/hr).
Based on the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 (MA000020), Level 1 adult rate, effective 1 July 2025.
Base Rate vs Sunday Penalty Rate
Weekday Base Rate
$29.71/hr
1.0x (no penalty)
Sunday Penalty Rate
$59.42/hr
2x (+100%)
Casual Sunday Rate
Casual site supervisors receive their casual-loaded rate ($37.14/hr, which includes 25% casual loading) multiplied by the sunday penalty rate of 2x.
How the Penalty Rate Is Calculated
Start with the base hourly rate: $29.71/hr
Multiply by the sunday penalty rate: 2x
$29.71 x 2 = $59.42/hr
What the Award Says About Sunday Work
Under the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020, full-time and part-time employees working on a Sunday are entitled to 2x their base rate. Sunday rates are typically higher than Saturday rates to reflect the greater disruption to personal and family time. Employers cannot avoid paying Sunday rates by averaging hours across the week.
Source: Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 (MA000020). Rates effective from 1 July 2025 following the Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review.
Weekly Earnings Example
If you work 8 hours on sunday, you earn $475.36 instead of $237.68 on a weekday — that's $237.68 extra.
Weekday (8hrs)
$237.68
Sunday (8hrs)
$475.36
Extra Earned
+$237.68
All Penalty Rates for Site Supervisors
| Day / Time | Multiplier | Full-Time Rate | Casual Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday (base) | 1.0x | $29.71/hr | $37.14/hr |
| Saturday | 1.5x | $44.57/hr | $55.71/hr |
| Sunday | 2x | $59.42/hr | $74.28/hr |
| Public Holiday | 2.5x | $74.28/hr | $92.85/hr |
| Christmas Day | 2.5x | $74.28/hr | $92.85/hr |
| Evening | 1.15x | $34.17/hr | $42.71/hr |
| Early Morning | 1.3x | $38.62/hr | $48.28/hr |
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Open Penalty Rate CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
How much does a site supervisor earn on sunday?
A site supervisor working on sunday earns $59.42 per hour under the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020. This is 2x the base rate of $29.71/hr, which is 100% more than the ordinary weekday rate. Casual site supervisors earn $74.28/hr (2x their casual rate of $37.14/hr).
What is the sunday penalty rate for site supervisors?
The sunday penalty rate for site supervisors is 2x the base hourly rate under the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 (MA000020). For a Level 1 site supervisor, this means $59.42/hr instead of $29.71/hr. The penalty rate compensates employees for working during unsociable hours.
Do casuals get penalty rates on sunday?
Yes. Casual site supervisors receive penalty rates on sunday. The 2x penalty multiplier is applied to the casual rate of $37.14/hr (which already includes 25% casual loading), giving a total of $74.28/hr. Casual employees receive both their loading and the penalty rate.
Can my employer make me work on sunday?
Your employer can roster you to work on sunday as part of your ordinary hours or as overtime, provided it aligns with the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 and your employment contract. However, you must be paid the correct penalty rate of 2x your base rate ($59.42/hr). If you believe your roster is unreasonable, you can raise this with your employer or contact Fair Work.
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