Construction Level 3 Pay Rate
Rates verified against the Fair Work consolidated award (MA000020), operative 1 July 2026 — last checked 5 August 2026. Casual = base + 25% loading. Figures are base award classification rates and exclude the industry and tool allowances (clauses 21–23), which are additional — many on-site workers are paid more under allowances or enterprise agreements.
Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 [MA000020]
Carpenter, bricklayer, plumber, electrician. Base rate: $29.45/hr. Casual: $36.81/hr.
Hourly
$29.45
permanent
Weekly
$1,039
38 hours
Casual
$36.81
+25% loading
Annual (FT)
$57,047
permanent
Annual (Casual)
$71,314
38hr/wk
$3.01/hr above the national minimum wage ($26.44/hr)
Hourly Rate$29.45
Casual Rate (+25%)$36.81
Weekly (38hr)$1,039
Annual (FT)$57,047
Overtime (first 2-3hr)$44.18/hr (1.5x)
Overtime (after)$58.90/hr (2.0x)
Penalty Rates
SaturdayPerm: $44.18 (1.5x) · Casual: $51.54 (1.75x)
SundayPerm: $58.90 (2.0x) · Casual: $66.26 (2.25x)
Public HolidayPerm: $73.63 (2.5x) · Casual: $80.99 (2.75x)
EveningPerm: $29.45 (1.0x) · Casual: $36.81 (1.25x)