Practical tools for busy venues

Award wage calculator

Estimate the gross wage cost of an adult employee’s shift, using the award and employment settings below.

2026 Australian award rates

Enter your shift details

Estimate gross wages for one adult employee aged 21 or over for one continuous shift in one calendar day. Choose the award, employment type, classification and day, then enter ordinary and overtime hours separately. Rates are effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026.

  • 1 Choose award & level
  • 2 Enter shift hours
  • 3 Review estimated gross wages
Hospitality Award → Restaurant Award → Fair Work PACT →
Scope: This calculator does not decide which award or classification applies. If the shift crosses midnight, involves a split shift, allowances, breaks, junior/apprentice rates, an RDO, an agreement or another special condition, check Fair Work PACT.

Estimated gross wages

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Enter the shift details to see the ordinary rate, penalties, loadings and overtime estimate.