Electrical worker grade 7 Pay Rate 2026
As of 1 July 2026, a Electrical worker grade 7 under the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award (MA000025) earns a published minimum of $32.13 an hour ($1,221.10 a week, about $63,668 a year) full-time before tax.
The Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award covers businesses that install, commission and maintain electrical and communications systems on contract. That includes electrical contractors working on construction sites, commercial fit-outs and domestic wiring, as well as firms handling electronic, instrumentation and data and communications work. The workforce runs from apprentices and electrical assistants up through licensed electricians, electrical fitters, cable jointers and instrumentation technicians, with grades reflecting trade qualifications and responsibility. Rates are set across the electrical worker grades, capturing both the on-site trades and the technicians who keep electronic and communications equipment running.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $32.13 | $1,221.10 | $63,668 |
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $33.81 | — |
| Public holiday | $84.53 | $105.66 |
In electrical contracting, higher rates generally apply to overtime worked beyond the standard hours, together with weekend and public holiday work. Early starts, late finishes and call-backs outside the normal working day are also commonly paid at a higher rate.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 2 hours | $50.72 |
| Monday to Saturday - After 2 hours | $67.62 |
| Sunday | $67.62 |
| Public holiday | $84.53 |
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Common questions
How much does a Electrical worker grade 7 get paid?
The published minimum for a Electrical worker grade 7 is $32.13 an hour, which comes to $1,221.10 for a standard full-time week, or about $63,668 across a year. These rates took effect on 1 July 2026 and are the legal minimum before any allowances, penalties or overtime.
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 Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award (MA000025).
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.