Level 2 Pay Rate 2026
As of 1 July 2026, a Level 2 under the Cleaning Services Award (MA000022) earns a published minimum of $27.97 an hour ($1,062.90 a week, about $55,420 a year) full-time before tax.
The Cleaning Services Award covers employees whose main work is cleaning, whether they clean offices, shopping centres, schools, hospitals, industrial sites or public spaces under a cleaning contract or directly for a business. It applies to general cleaners, window cleaners, waste and recycling collectors, and the leading hands and supervisors who oversee cleaning teams. The classifications are graded by the tasks, equipment and responsibility involved, from routine general cleaning through to specialised work and the supervision of others. Cleaning that forms part of another job, such as hospitality or building work, is usually covered by that industry's own award.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $27.97 | $1,062.90 | $55,420 |
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | $41.96 | $48.95 |
| Sunday | $55.94 | $62.93 |
| Public holiday | $69.93 | $76.92 |
Cleaning is often done very early in the morning or late at night, so higher penalty rates can apply for work outside ordinary hours as well as on weekends and public holidays, with overtime for hours beyond the standard week.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday – first 2 hours | $41.96 |
| Monday to Saturday – after 2 hours | $55.94 |
| Sunday – all day | $55.94 |
| Public holiday – all day | $69.93 |
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Common questions
How much does a Level 2 get paid?
The published minimum for a Level 2 is $27.97 an hour. For a full-time employee on a standard week that comes to $1,062.90 a week, or about $55,420 a year. These rates took effect on 1 July 2026.
What are the weekend and public holiday rates?
Work on the weekend and on public holidays is generally paid at higher penalty rates. Here the published Saturday rate is $41.96 an hour and the Sunday rate is $55.94 an hour, while public holiday work has a published minimum of $69.93 an hour.
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 for the Cleaning Services Award (MA000022).
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.