⚖️ Fair Work Modern Award (MA000022)
Cleaning Services Modern Award Pay Rates
Official minimum hourly rates, casual loading (+25%), weekend penalties, and shift allowances for commercial and residential cleaning staff.
Cleaning Services Award Pay Scale (MA000022)
Based on official Cleaning Services Award 2020 (2025–2026 Rates)
| Classification Band | Base Salary (AUD) | Super (12.0%) | Estimated Tax & Medicare | Net Take-Home Pay | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (Cleaner / Building Attendant) FT: $25.40/hr | Casual (+25%): $31.75/hr | Sat: 150% | Sun: 200% | $50,190 | +$6,023 | -$6,602 | $43,588 | |
| Level 2 (Specialist Cleaner / Machinery Operator) FT: $26.90/hr | Casual (+25%): $33.63/hr | Sat: 150% | Sun: 200% | $53,154 | +$6,378 | -$7,595 | $45,559 | |
| Level 3 (Cleaning Supervisor / Team Lead) FT: $28.70/hr | Casual (+25%): $35.88/hr | Sat: 150% | Sun: 200% | $56,711 | +$6,805 | -$8,786 | $47,925 |
⚡ Modern Awards & Fair Work Rates
Overtime, Penalty Rates & Casual Loading Engine
Calculate weekend loadings (Saturday 1.5x, Sunday 2.0x), night shift penalties (15%), public holidays (2.5x), and 25% casual loadings.
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Shift Hours Logged (This Week)
Total Gross Pay (This Week)
$1,540.00
Effective Avg Rate: $36.67 / hr Ordinary Rate (1.0x): $35.00 / hr
Time-and-a-Half (1.5x): $52.50 / hr
Double Time (2.0x): $70.00 / hr
Public Holiday (2.5x): $87.50 / hr
🇦🇺 2025–2026 Tax Year Stage 3 Cuts Active
Calculate Cleaning Level 1 Take-Home Pay
Stage 3 Tax Cuts, 12% Superannuation Guarantee, and ATO Withholding Engine
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Advanced Adjustments (Salary Sacrifice & Hours)
Net Take-Home Pay
$ 43,588 / year in your pocket
Fortnightly Net $1,676
Weekly Net $838
Hourly Net (38h) $22.06
Gross Taxable Income $50,190
Total Income Tax (Stage 3) -$5,598
Medicare Levy (2.0%) -$1,004
Superannuation (12%) Paid by employer on top +$6,023
Effective Tax Rate: 13.2%
Marginal Tax Rate: 30%
❓ E-E-A-T Verified Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
What is the Cleaning Services Award Level 1 pay rate in 2025–2026?
Under the Cleaning Services Award 2020 (MA000022), a Level 1 cleaner earns a base full-time rate of $25.40/hr ($50,190/year). Casual cleaners receive $31.75/hr (including 25% casual loading).