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These are the current minimum pay rates under the Black Coal Mining Industry Award 2020 (MA000001), as published by the Fair Work Commission. They set the least an employer can pay someone the award covers. A contract or agreement can pay more, but not less.
Rates last updated 2 June 2026.
Some of the roles this award may cover at the Black Coal Mining Industry Award 2020. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $888.88 per week ($25.40 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,539.00 per week at the top, across 22 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Adult apprentice - Stage 1Adult apprentice, Stage 1 of the apprenticeship (clause A.6.8(b)(ii)). Paid 80% of the Mineworker - Induction Level 2 rate. | $888.88 | $25.40 |
| Adult apprentice - Stage 2Adult apprentice, Stage 2 of the apprenticeship (clause A.6.8(b)(ii)). Paid at the Mineworker - Induction Level 1 rate. | $1,090.10 | $31.15 |
| Adult apprentice - Stage 3Adult apprentice, Stage 3 of the apprenticeship (clause A.6.8(b)(ii)). Paid at the Mineworker - Induction Level 1 rate. | $1,090.10 | $31.15 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.
If you share your hours and what you were paid, we can compare it against these rates, including penalties and overtime. It's free, takes a couple of minutes, and there's no account needed to start.
Check my payRates are sourced from Fair Work Commission data and shown as a guide. They can change, and your circumstances may differ. Verify against your payslip and the official instrument before acting. For advice, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or a registered employment lawyer.