PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE501458

Department of Communications and the Arts enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Department of Communications and the Arts enterprise agreement (AE501458). 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.

See how your pay compares to this agreement
It's free, takes a couple of minutes, and there's no account needed to start.
Check my pay

Agreement details

Code
AE501458
Industry
Commonwealth employment
Ordinary hours
37.5 per week
Casual loading
25%
Nominal expiry
1 February 2022

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $933.11 per week ($24.88 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,928.50 per week at the top, across 34 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
APS1 salary point 1$958.35$25.56
APS1 salary point 2$933.11$24.88
APS2 salary point 1$1,132.96$30.21

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.

The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.

Wondering if your pay adds up?

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 pay

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.