PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE426621
This page lists the pay rates in the CNDD enterprise agreement (AE426621). 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.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the CNDD. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,288.80 per week ($35.80 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,668.24 per week at the top, across 7 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1Labourer/entry level, rail worker Level 1, concrete gang, asphalt labourer, trades assistant, pegg ie, demolition labourer; RIW card and train track awareness/induction. | $1,421.64 | $39.49 |
| Level 2Experienced worker, rail worker Level II, basic rigger/scaffolder, observer, steel fixer, concrete finisher, tack welder; in-house training and more than 12 months experience. | $1,455.84 | $40.44 |
| Level 3Skilled worker/tradesman, excavator/plant operator, rail worker Level III, advanced rigger/dogman, tradesperson, non-slew mobile crane operator; relevant plant qualifications/tr... | $1,516.68 | $42.13 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.
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 payRates 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.