Amusement, Events and Recreation Award Pay Rates 2026
Minimum pay rates for the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award (MA000080), effective 1 July 2026. 11 classifications, with penalty, casual and junior rates.
This page brings together the published minimum pay rates under the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award. You will find the minimum rate for each classification, from the introductory level through the grades, along with casual and junior rates and the penalty rates for evening, weekend and public holiday work.
The Amusement, Events and Recreation Award covers the businesses behind entertainment, events and leisure. It applies to amusement and theme parks, exhibitions and trade shows, event set-up and staging, and recreation and leisure venues such as golf courses, bowling greens and sporting grounds. The workforce it covers ranges from ride operators, attendants and general hands to exhibition technicians who build and run displays, along with grounds and greenkeeping staff and supervisory roles. Classifications run from an introductory level through a series of grades that rise with skill and responsibility, matching the seasonal, event-driven nature of the industry.
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Hourly | Weekly | Annual | Casual/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory level employee | $25.74 | $978.10 | $50,998 | $32.18 |
| Grade 1 | $26.44 | $1,004.90 | $52,395 | $33.05 |
| Grade 2 | $27.08 | $1,029.10 | $53,657 | $33.85 |
| Grade 3 | $27.97 | $1,062.90 | $55,420 | $34.96 |
| Grade 4 | $29.45 | $1,119.10 | $58,350 | $36.81 |
| Grade 5 | $30.38 | $1,154.30 | $60,185 | $37.98 |
| Grade 6 | $31.29 | $1,189.20 | $62,005 | $39.11 |
| Grade 7 | $32.13 | $1,221.10 | $63,668 | $40.16 |
| Grade 8 | $33.77 | $1,283.10 | $66,901 | $42.21 |
| Grade 9 | $37.39 | $1,420.90 | $74,086 | $46.74 |
| Grade 10 | $39.76 | $1,510.80 | $78,773 | $49.70 |
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Rates current as of 1 July 2026. Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database. Last checked .
Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database, Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020 (MA000080).
General information only — not legal, industrial or financial advice. These are the published minimum rates for information. Your modern award or enterprise agreement prevails if there is any inconsistency. Check the official source above or the Fair Work Ombudsman for your situation.