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Gas Industry Award 2020 pay rates

These are the current minimum pay rates under the Gas Industry Award 2020 (MA000061), 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.

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Award details

Code

MA000061

Industry

Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Roles covered

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

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,004.90 per week ($26.44 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,401.80 per week at the top, across 8 classifications. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
Level 1Gas industry employee Level 1: basic entry level working under close direction on routine activities requiring the practical application of basic skills and techniques. Position...	$1,004.90	$26.44
Level 2Gas industry employee Level 2: works under regular direction within clearly defined guidelines on a range of routine technical/administrative activities. Positions in this level...	$1,037.70	$27.31
Level 3Gas industry employee Level 3: carries out moderately routine work using a more extensive range of skills, may assist in coordinating a small work team and in on-the-job trainin...	$1,075.40	$28.30

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.
3 allowances (for example First aid allowance, Availability duty, Meal allowance).

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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.