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Corrections and Detention (Private Sector) Award 2020 pay rates

These are the current minimum pay rates under the Corrections and Detention (Private Sector) Award 2020 (MA000110), 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 14 April 2026.

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Award details

Code
MA000110
Industry
Public Administration & Safety
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%

Roles covered

Some of the roles this award may cover at the Corrections and Detention (Private Sector) 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 $1,387.40 per week at the top, across 22 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Catering employee - Introductory levelCatering employee (corrections and detention services) who enters the industry and has not yet demonstrated the competency requirements of Level 1; remains at this level for up ...$978.10$25.74
Catering employee - Level 1Catering employee (corrections and detention services) at Level 1, covering Food and beverage attendant grade 1 (picking up glasses, clearing plates, setting/wiping tables, gene...$1,004.90$26.44
Catering employee - Level 2Catering employee at Level 2, covering Cook grade 1 (cooking breakfasts and snacks, baking, pastry cooking or butchering), Food and beverage attendant grade 2 (general waiting d...$1,029.10$27.08

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.
  • 9 allowances (for example First aid allowance - per shift, First aid allowance - maximum per week, Meal allowance - meal break at post).

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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.