PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE531206
This page lists the pay rates in the West Australian Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd (WASO) enterprise agreement (AE531206). 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.
WASO Musicians' Agreement 2025-2027 covers all WASO orchestral musicians (permanent, contract, casual) except the Concertmaster, Principal Conductor and CEO (excluded per Appendix B - individually contracted). Single-enterprise agreement, Western Australia, live performance industry.
Rates last updated 22 May 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the West Australian Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd (WASO). You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,121.75 per week ($29.52 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,860.71 per week at the top, across 19 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant ConcertmasterAssistant Concertmaster - assists Concertmaster in artistic leadership of the Violin 1 section and the orchestra; deputises for Associate Concertmaster (1/1/2026 rate per Append... | $2,545.77 | $66.99 |
| Assistant Principal StringsAssistant Principal Strings - assists Section Principal of a string section with overall performance standard; deputises for Section Principal (1/1/2026 rate per Appendix C, p70... | $1,924.21 | $50.64 |
| Associate ConcertmasterAssociate Concertmaster - deputises for Concertmaster; leads orchestra in Concertmaster's absence. 38-week-capacity role (annual call ceiling 266, cl 8.3) (1/1/2026 rate per App... | $2,860.71 | $75.28 |
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.