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Marine Charter Award Pay Rates 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000093

Current hourly pay rates under the Marine Charter Award, effective from 1 July 2025. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.

Non Overnight Charter Employees

ClassificationFT/PT HourlyCasual Hourly
Crew Level 1$24.33/hr$30.41/hr
Crew Level 2$26.64/hr$33.30/hr
Coxswain$28.98/hr$36.23/hr
Engineer MED III$29.11/hr$36.39/hr
Master V$29.11/hr$36.39/hr
Engineer MED II$29.64/hr$37.05/hr
Master IV$29.64/hr$37.05/hr
Engineer MED I$32.59/hr$40.74/hr

Overnight Charter Employees

ClassificationFT/PT HourlyCasual Hourly
Crew Level 1$26.04/hr$32.55/hr
Crew Level 2$27.58/hr$34.47/hr
Crew Level 3$28.81/hr$36.01/hr
Divemaster/Dive instructor$28.81/hr$36.01/hr
Coxswain$31.12/hr$38.90/hr
Master V$39.56/hr$49.45/hr
Master IV$44.37/hr$55.46/hr

Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000093, effective 1 July 2025.

See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications

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