This page lists the pay rates in the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd T/A Adelaide Symphony Orchestra enterprise agreement (AE501092). The agreement was approved by the Fair Work Commission and sets the minimum pay for the staff it covers. The rates below are the agreement minimums; overtime, penalties and allowances can lift what you actually take home.
Rates last updated 10 September 2026.
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Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd T/A Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Minimum pay rates
Full-time pay runs from $1,174.98 per week ($30.92 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,950.31 per week at the top, across 15 classifications. A few examples:
Classification
Weekly (full-time)
Per hour
Concertmaster / First Year
$1,904.68
$50.12
Concertmaster / Second Year
$1,950.31
$51.32
Principal / Associate Principal / First Year
$1,558.16
$41.00
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.
5 allowances (for example 33.1 On commencement of trial with the ASO, musicians shall be offered the following as minimum conditions: / 33.1 On commencement of trial with the ASO, musicians shall be offered the following as minimum conditions: a) One way airfare from their current place of residence to Adelaide b), 33.1 On commencement of trial with the ASO, musicians shall be offered the following as minimum conditions: / 33.1 On commencement of trial with the ASO, musicians shall be offered the following as minimum conditions: a) One way airfare from their current place of residence to Adelaide b), 73.1 In order to ensure that the Musicians appear suitably attired when on stage, a fortnightly dress allowance of / 73.1 In order to ensure that the Musicians appear suitably attired when on stage, a fortnightly dress allowance of $7.71 shall be paid to all permanent musicians. The Management Co).
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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.