Hospitality Level 2 Pay — Which Shifts Attract Extra?
Last updated: March 2026 · MA000009
Most of them. If you're a Level 2 hospitality worker, your ordinary weekday rate is just the starting point. Evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays all attract higher rates — some significantly so. If your payslip shows the same rate for every shift regardless of when you worked, most of those shifts have been underpaid.
If you're classified at Level 2 under the Hospitality Award — this is your complete rate breakdown.
Level 2 permanent (full-time / part-time)
| Shift type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Ordinary weekday | $0.00/hr |
| Evening (7pm–midnight) | $0.00/hr (+$0.00) |
| Late night (midnight–7am) | $0.00/hr (+$0.00) |
| Saturday | $0.00/hr (1.25×) |
| Sunday | $0.00/hr (1.5×) |
| Public holiday | $0.00/hr (2.25×) |
Level 2 casual
| Shift type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Ordinary weekday | $0.00/hr |
| Evening (7pm–midnight) | ~$0.00/hr (+$0.00) |
| Late night (midnight–7am) | ~$0.00/hr (+$0.00) |
| Saturday | $0.00/hr |
| Sunday | $0.00/hr |
| Public holiday | $0.00/hr |
Rates based on the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000009, effective 1 July 2025. Evening/late-night rates are the applicable day rate plus the flat hourly loading.
If any of these rates are higher than what you're currently paid on those days, Check your Level 2 shifts →
Which is the most commonly underpaid?
Sunday is the most frequently underpaid shift type for Level 2 workers. The gap between ordinary casual ($0.00/hr) and Sunday casual ($0.00/hr) is over $0.00/hr. Working one Sunday per week at the wrong rate costs approximately $0.00/year.
If your Sunday rate looks similar to your Tuesday rate, you're almost certainly underpaid on Sundays. Check your Level 2 shifts →
What this costs you
A Level 2 casual worker paid the ordinary weekday rate for every shift misses: approximately $0.00/hr on Saturdays, $0.00/hr on Sundays, and $0.00/hr on public holidays. Working one Sunday and one Saturday per week: ~$0.00/week. Over a year: ~$0.00 — from two shifts per week being underpaid.
What to check on your payslip
- Is there a separate line for each day type you worked?
- Do the rates in each line match the table above?
- Is one flat rate applied for all shifts regardless of day or time?
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I'm Level 2 or should be Level 3?
Level 2 is for workers who work independently in their area after being shown what to do. If you're also training others, handling complaints, or running sections — Level 3 likely applies.
My rate is $34/hr — is that right for Level 2?
$34/hr is above the Level 2 ordinary casual rate ($0.00). But check whether $34 covers your Sunday and public holiday scenarios — Sunday casual at Level 2 is $0.00/hr, and $34 falls short.
What if I moved from Level 2 to Level 3 duties midway through my employment?
Your pay should have been updated when your duties changed. If it wasn't, the shortfall from the date of the change is recoverable.
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