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Joinery & Building Trades Award Classification Levels 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000029

Your classification level under the Joinery & Building Trades Award determines your minimum pay rate. Being classified one level too low can cost you $2–4 per hour — more than $3,000 per year for a full-time worker.

Classification levels

Level 1Joinery Worker — Level 1

Base rate: $24.28/hr · Casual: $30.35/hr

Level 2Joinery Worker — Level 2

Base rate: $24.95/hr · Casual: $31.19/hr

Level 3Joinery Worker — Level 3

Base rate: $25.85/hr · Casual: $32.31/hr

Level 4Joinery Worker — Level 4

Base rate: $26.70/hr · Casual: $33.38/hr

Level 5Joinery Worker — Level 5

Base rate: $28.12/hr · Casual: $35.15/hr

Level 6Joinery Worker — Level 6

Base rate: $29.00/hr · Casual: $36.25/hr

Level 7Joinery Worker — Level 7

Base rate: $29.88/hr · Casual: $37.35/hr

See also: Pay rates by classification | Am I being underpaid?

Source: Classification levels are defined in the Joinery & Building Trades Award (MA000029), published by the Fair Work Commission.

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