Level 1 Pay Rate 2026
As of 1 July 2026, a Level 1 under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award (MA000027) earns a published minimum of $26.97 an hour ($1,024.70 a week, about $53,428 a year) full-time before tax.
The Health Professionals and Support Services Award covers a broad slice of the private health sector: allied health practices, private hospitals and day surgeries, pathology and diagnostic imaging providers, medical and dental clinics, and community health organisations. It applies to qualified health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, audiologists, dietitians and speech pathologists, as well as the support workforce around them, including medical receptionists, dental assistants, pathology collectors, technicians and orderlies. Minimum rates are set across many classification levels and pay points, reflecting the wide range of qualifications and experience found in health workplaces.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $26.97 | $1,024.70 | $53,428 |
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How much does a Level 1 get paid?
The published minimum for a Level 1 is $26.97 an hour, which works out to $1,024.70 for a standard full-time week, or about $53,428 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 Health Professionals and Support Services Award (MA000027).
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.