Amusement, Events and Recreation Award Penalty Rates 2026
Published Saturday, Sunday, public holiday and evening rates for the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award (MA000080), effective 1 July 2026. These are the resulting hourly figures from the pay database — not calculated from a base rate.
Because events and recreation often run on weekends and into the evening, higher rates commonly apply to Saturday, Sunday and public holiday work, along with late-night shifts and overtime worked beyond the ordinary hours.
Full-time & part-time penalty rates
| Classification | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory level employee | — | $38.61 | $64.35 | — |
| Grade 1 | — | $39.66 | $66.10 | — |
| Grade 2 | — | $40.62 | $67.70 | — |
| Grade 3 | — | $41.96 | $69.93 | — |
| Grade 4 | — | $44.18 | $73.63 | — |
| Grade 5 | — | $45.57 | $75.95 | — |
| Grade 6 | — | $46.94 | $78.23 | — |
| Grade 7 | — | $48.20 | $80.33 | — |
| Grade 8 | — | $50.66 | $84.43 | — |
| Grade 9 | — | $56.09 | $93.48 | — |
| Grade 10 | — | $59.64 | $99.40 | — |
Casual penalty rates
Casual figures already include the casual loading — they are the published combined rate.
| Classification | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory level employee | — | $45.05 | $70.79 | — |
| Grade 1 | — | $46.27 | $72.71 | — |
| Grade 2 | — | $47.39 | $74.47 | — |
| Grade 3 | — | $48.95 | $76.92 | — |
| Grade 4 | — | $51.54 | $80.99 | — |
| Grade 5 | — | $53.17 | $83.55 | — |
| Grade 6 | — | $54.76 | $86.05 | — |
| Grade 7 | — | $56.23 | $88.36 | — |
| Grade 8 | — | $59.10 | $92.87 | — |
| Grade 9 | — | $65.43 | $102.82 | — |
| Grade 10 | — | $69.58 | $109.34 | — |
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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 (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.