PayCheckR / Modern awards / MA000033

Nursery Award 2020 pay rates

These are the current minimum pay rates under the Nursery Award 2020 (MA000033), 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 29 August 2026.

See how your pay compares to this award
It's free, takes a couple of minutes, and there's no account needed to start.
Check my pay

Award details

Code
MA000033
Industry
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%

Roles covered

Some of the roles this award may cover at the Nursery Award 2020. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $978.10 per week ($25.74 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,346.40 per week at the top, across 7 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Grade 1AEntry-level nursery employee with no previous industry experience and no formal qualifications, engaged for no longer than 3 months. Carries out general nursery and labouring du...$978.10$25.74
Grade 1BNursery employee with 3 months industry experience performing nursery tasks as directed under direct supervision within established routines. Indicative duties include potting, ...$1,004.90$26.44
Grade 2Nursery employee capable of Grade 1B duties plus a more extensive range of skills at a higher level, responsible for their own work under routine supervision. Indicative skills ...$1,010.30$26.59

The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.

What else it sets

  • Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
  • 2 allowances (for example First aid allowance1, Meal allowance).

The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.

Wondering if your pay adds up?

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 pay

Rates 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.