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Sydney Water enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the Sydney Water enterprise agreement (AE523645). 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 22 May 2026.

Agreement details

Code
AE523645
Industry
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
20%
Union
USU / AWU / AMWU / ETU / CEPU
Nominal expiry
30 June 2026

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,203.08 per week ($31.66 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,378.96 per week at the top, across 9 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Level 1 (entry)$1,203.08$31.66
Level 3 (entry)$1,457.30$38.35
Level 5 (entry)$1,703.92$44.84

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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.