SCHADS Award Pay Rates (2025–2026)
Official minimum hourly rates, casual loadings (+25%), and weekend penalty rates for social, community, home care, and disability support workers.
SCHADS Award Pay Points (Social & Community Services)
Based on official Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award [MA000100] (2025–2026 Rates)
| Classification Band | Base Salary (AUD) | Super (12.0%) | Estimated Tax & Medicare | Net Take-Home Pay | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (Pay Point 1.1) FT: $26.50/hr | Casual (+25%): $33.13/hr | $52,364 | +$6,284 | -$7,330 | $45,034 | |
| Level 2 (Pay Point 2.1) FT: $30.12/hr | Casual (+25%): $37.65/hr | $59,517 | +$7,142 | -$9,726 | $49,791 | |
| Level 2 (Pay Point 2.2) FT: $31.25/hr | Casual (+25%): $39.06/hr | $61,750 | +$7,410 | -$10,474 | $51,276 | |
| Level 3 (Pay Point 3.1) FT: $33.40/hr | Casual (+25%): $41.75/hr | $65,998 | +$7,920 | -$11,897 | $54,101 | |
| Level 3 (Pay Point 3.2) FT: $34.60/hr | Casual (+25%): $43.25/hr | $68,370 | +$8,204 | -$12,666 | $55,704 | |
| Level 4 (Pay Point 4.1) FT: $38.20/hr | Casual (+25%): $47.75/hr | $75,483 | +$9,058 | -$14,943 | $60,540 | |
| Level 4 (Pay Point 4.2) FT: $39.45/hr | Casual (+25%): $49.31/hr | $77,953 | +$9,354 | -$15,733 | $62,220 | |
| Level 5 (Pay Point 5.1) FT: $43.10/hr | Casual (+25%): $53.88/hr | $85,166 | +$10,220 | -$18,041 | $67,125 |
Overtime, Penalty Rates & Casual Loading Engine
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Understanding the SCHADS Classification System
The Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) covers hundreds of thousands of Australian workers across the NDIS disability sector, aged care facilities, family support services, crisis shelters, and youth work programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
What are the SCHADS Level 4 pay rates in 2025–2026?
Under the SCHADS Award (MA000100), a Level 4.1 support worker earns a full-time base rate of $38.20/hr ($75,483/year). Casual employees receive $47.75/hr (including 25% casual loading). On Saturdays, pay is $57.30/hr (1.5x) and on Sundays it is $76.40/hr (2.0x).
What is the minimum engagement period for casuals under the SCHADS Award?
Following Fair Work amendments, casual disability and home care employees under SCHADS are entitled to a minimum 2-hour payment per engagement (or 3 hours for social and community services workers).