⚖️ Fair Work Modern Award (MA000009)

Hospitality Industry (HIGA) Pay Rates

Official Fair Work minimum hourly rates, casual loading (+25%), Saturday (1.25x), Sunday (1.5x), and Public Holiday penalty rates for hospitality workers.

Hospitality Award Level Pay Scale (HIGA)

Based on official Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (2025–2026 Rates)

Classification Band	Base Salary (AUD)	Super (12.0%)	Estimated Tax & Medicare	Net Take-Home Pay	Actions
Intro FT: $24.10/hr \| Casual (+25%): $30.13/hr \| Sat: 125% \| Sun: 150%	$47,622	+$5,715	-$5,741	$41,881	Calculate → Compare ⚖️
Level 1 FT: $24.95/hr \| Casual (+25%): $31.19/hr \| Sat: 125% \| Sun: 150%	$49,301	+$5,916	-$6,304	$42,997	Calculate → Compare ⚖️
Level 2 (Food & Beverage Attendant) FT: $25.80/hr \| Casual (+25%): $32.25/hr \| Sat: 125% \| Sun: 150%	$50,981	+$6,118	-$6,867	$44,114	Calculate → Compare ⚖️
Level 3 (Bartender / Barista) FT: $26.70/hr \| Casual (+25%): $33.38/hr \| Sat: 125% \| Sun: 150%	$52,759	+$6,331	-$7,462	$45,297	Calculate → Compare ⚖️
Level 4 (Qualified Cook / Tradesperson) FT: $28.50/hr \| Casual (+25%): $35.63/hr \| Sat: 125% \| Sun: 150%	$56,316	+$6,758	-$8,654	$47,662	Calculate → Compare ⚖️
Level 5 (Duty Manager / Supervisor) FT: $30.60/hr \| Casual (+25%): $38.25/hr \| Sat: 125% \| Sun: 150%	$60,466	+$7,256	-$10,044	$50,422	Calculate → Compare ⚖️

⚡ 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.

Base Ordinary Hourly Rate ($ AUD/hr)

Employment Type

Shift Hours Logged (This Week)

Standard Ordinary Hours (1.0x)

Overtime / Saturday (1.5x)

Double Time / Sunday (2.0x)

Public Holiday (2.5x)

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 HIGA Level 3 Bartender Take-Home Pay

Stage 3 Tax Cuts, 12% Superannuation Guarantee, and ATO Withholding Engine

Gross Pay / Salary (AUD)

Superannuation Rate (Statutory is 12.0%)

12.0% Standard SG 15.4% Federal APS 17.0% University

Salary Package includes Super (TRP / Total Remuneration)

Include HECS / HELP Debt Compulsory student loan withholding Private Hospital Cover Exempt from Medicare Levy Surcharge

Advanced Adjustments (Salary Sacrifice & Hours) ▾

Annual Pre-Tax Salary Sacrifice ($)

Working Hours per Week

Net Take-Home Pay

$ 45,297 / year in your pocket

Fortnightly Net $1,742

Weekly Net $871

Hourly Net (38h) $22.92

Net Pay (77.7%) Tax & Medicare (22.3%)

Gross Taxable Income $52,759

Total Income Tax (Stage 3) -$6,407

Medicare Levy (2.0%) -$1,055

HECS / HELP Repayment -$0

Superannuation (12%) Paid by employer on top +$6,331

Effective Tax Rate: 14.1%

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 Hospitality Award (HIGA) Level 3 weekend penalty rate?

Under HIGA (MA000009), a Level 3 bartender/barista has a full-time base rate of $26.70/hr. On Saturdays (125%), pay is $33.38/hr. On Sundays (150%), pay is $40.05/hr. On Public Holidays (225%), pay is $60.08/hr.