Aged Care Award Pay Rates 2025–26
Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000018
Current hourly pay rates under the Aged Care Award, effective from 1 July 2025. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.
Aged Care General
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care General Level 1 | $26.51/hr | $33.14/hr |
| Aged Care General Level 2 | $27.56/hr | $34.45/hr |
| Aged Care General Level 3 | $28.62/hr | $35.78/hr |
| Aged Care General Level 4 | $28.96/hr | $36.20/hr |
| Aged Care General Level 5 | $29.94/hr | $37.43/hr |
| Aged Care General Level 6 | $35.23/hr | $44.04/hr |
| Aged Care General Level 7 | $35.86/hr | $44.83/hr |
Aged Care Direct
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Care Level 1 — Introductory | $31.13/hr | $38.91/hr |
| Direct Care Level 2 — Direct Carer | $32.86/hr | $41.08/hr |
| Direct Care Level 3 — Qualified | $33.27/hr | $41.59/hr |
| Direct Care Level 4 — Senior | $34.15/hr | $42.69/hr |
| Direct Care Level 5 — Specialist | $37.35/hr | $46.69/hr |
| Direct Care Level 6 — Team Leader | $37.14/hr | $46.43/hr |
Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000018, effective 1 July 2025.
See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications
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