These are the minimum hourly rates under the SCHADS Award for the social and community services stream, which covers most disability support work. They apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, after the 4.75% annual wage increase.
The table shows pay point 1 of each level. Each level has several pay points, and the higher ones pay more. Check the Fair Work Ombudsman’s SCHADS pay guide for every pay point.
Full-time and part-time
| Classification | Weekday | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1, pay point 1 | $27.55 | $41.33 | $55.10 | $68.88 |
| Level 2, pay point 1 | $36.22 | $54.33 | $72.44 | $90.55 |
| Level 3, pay point 1 | $40.49 | $60.74 | $80.98 | $101.23 |
| Level 4, pay point 1 | $46.70 | $70.05 | $93.40 | $116.75 |
| Level 5, pay point 1 | $53.43 | $80.15 | $106.86 | $133.58 |
| Level 6, pay point 1 | $58.37 | $87.56 | $116.74 | $145.93 |
| Level 7, pay point 1 | $63.13 | $94.70 | $126.26 | $157.83 |
| Level 8, pay point 1 | $68.49 | $102.74 | $136.98 | $171.23 |
Casual (including the 25% casual loading)
| Classification | Weekday | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1, pay point 1 | $34.44 | $48.21 | $61.99 | $75.76 |
| Level 2, pay point 1 | $45.28 | $63.39 | $81.50 | $99.61 |
| Level 3, pay point 1 | $50.61 | $70.86 | $91.10 | $111.35 |
| Level 4, pay point 1 | $58.38 | $81.73 | $105.08 | $128.43 |
| Level 5, pay point 1 | $66.79 | $93.50 | $120.22 | $146.93 |
| Level 6, pay point 1 | $72.96 | $102.15 | $131.33 | $160.52 |
| Level 7, pay point 1 | $78.91 | $110.48 | $142.04 | $173.61 |
| Level 8, pay point 1 | $85.61 | $119.86 | $154.10 | $188.35 |
How the rates are worked out
- Saturday is 150% of the weekday rate, Sunday 200% and a public holiday 250%.
- Casuals get a 25% loading on top. On a weekend or public holiday the loading is added to the penalty, so a casual Saturday is 175% of the base rate, not 150% × 125%.
- Monday to Friday afternoon and night shifts have their own loadings. See penalty rates.
Allowances
- Broken shift with one unpaid break: $21.81
- Broken shift with two unpaid breaks: $28.87
- Sleepover: $62.87 per sleepover
- Vehicle allowance: $1.05 per km for using your own car for work
Allowance amounts change during the year. Always confirm current figures in the Fair Work Ombudsman’s pay guide before relying on them for payroll.