Architects Award Pay Rates 2025–26
Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000079
Current hourly pay rates under the Architects Award, effective from 1 July 2025. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.
Graduate
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate of Architecture Level 1 | $32.84/hr | $41.05/hr |
| Graduate of Architecture Level 2 | $34.58/hr | $43.22/hr |
| Graduate of Architecture Level 3 | $36.31/hr | $45.39/hr |
| Graduate of Architecture Level 4 (Level 2a) | $37.97/hr | $47.46/hr |
Registered
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Architect Level 1 (Level 2b entry) | $37.97/hr | $47.46/hr |
| Registered Architect Level 2 | $39.14/hr | $48.93/hr |
| Registered Architect Level 3 | $40.32/hr | $50.40/hr |
Student
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Student of Architecture Level 1 | $11.49/hr | $14.36/hr |
| Student of Architecture Level 2 | $16.42/hr | $20.53/hr |
| Student of Architecture Level 3 | $21.35/hr | $26.69/hr |
| Student of Architecture Level 4 | $22.99/hr | $28.74/hr |
| Student of Architecture Level 5 | $24.63/hr | $30.79/hr |
| Student of Architecture Level 6 | $24.95/hr | $31.19/hr |
Bachelor Pathway
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Pathway Level 1 | $27.91/hr | $34.89/hr |
| Bachelor Pathway Level 2 | $29.56/hr | $36.95/hr |
| Bachelor Pathway Level 3 | $31.20/hr | $39.00/hr |
Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000079, effective 1 July 2025.
See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications
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