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National Employment Standards (Award Free) pay rates

These are the current minimum pay rates under the National Employment Standards (Award Free) (NES), 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 16 April 2026.

Award details

Code

NES

Industry

Other Services

Ordinary hours

38 per week

Casual loading

25%

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $948.00 per week ($24.95 per hour) at the entry level up to $948.00 per week at the top, across 1 classification. A few examples:

Classification	Weekly (full-time)	Per hour
National Minimum Wage	$948.00	$24.95

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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.